The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1816 - Texts From The Charlie Kirk Assassin And His Trans Boyfriend REVEALED

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Sep 17, 2025
Revealing texts between Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter and his trans boyfriend stir controversy, prompting a critique of media framing. The dismissal of terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione raises eyebrows. Knowles delves into the implications of free speech limits and highlights the fallout at Texas State, where a student faced consequences for mocking a memorial. The discussion is peppered with sharp analysis and bold viewpoints, making for a thought-provoking listen.
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INSIGHT

Text Exchange Seems Implausible

  • Michael J. Knowles argues the text exchange between the suspect and his boyfriend is implausible and reads like a cover story.
  • He highlights contradictions that suggest more people had foreknowledge of the attack.
ANECDOTE

Diversion Man Admitted Helping Shooter

  • Knowles recounts the arrest of an older man who acted as a diversion immediately after the shooting.
  • The man later admitted he tried to distract police so the real shooter could escape and police found child sexual abuse material on his phone.
INSIGHT

Debate Over What Counts As Terrorism

  • Knowles frames the Charlie Kirk assassination as clear political terrorism aimed at civilians to advance ideological ends.
  • He criticizes a judge who dismissed terrorism enhancements in the Luigi Mangione case as inconsistent.
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