Remembering Charlie Kirk, with Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump Jr., and Benny Johnson, and What We Know About the Assassin | Ep 1146

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Sep 11, 2025

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Join Donald Trump Jr., Benny Johnson, and Tucker Carlson as they reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk after his tragic assassination. Trump Jr. shares personal memories and the dangers Kirk faced in political activism. Johnson emphasizes honoring Kirk's grace amid backlash, while Carlson discusses the dark political climate and the vile reactions to Kirk's death. They also tackle the impact of divisive rhetoric on society and the urgent need for compassion and open dialogue in these turbulent times.

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INSIGHT

Trans Issue Amplified Targeting

Charlie Kirk's focus on the transgender issue made him a prominent target in culture wars leading up to his assassination.
Speakers argue this controversy amplified threats against outspoken conservative figures.

ANECDOTE

First Meeting That Revealed Talent

Donald Trump Jr. describes meeting Charlie in 2015 and almost immediately recognizing his talent.
He recounts Charlie growing Turning Point from a small budget to a major national operation.

INSIGHT

Dehumanizing Rhetoric Fuels Violence

Don Jr. and others assert political rhetoric dehumanizing opponents escalates real-world violence.
They argue branding opponents as 'fascists' or 'Nazis' contributes to targeted attacks.

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Megyn Kelly opens the show by remembering the legacy of Charlie Kirk, new reporting about "trans" phrases found on the gun ammunition used to shoot Kirk, the latest information about the search for the assassin, and more. Then Donald Trump Jr., EVP of the Trump Organization, joins to reflect on the loss of his close friend Charlie Kirk, what Kirk meant to President Trump, the legacy he leaves behind, the very real dangers Charlie Kirk faced in the work he did, some on the left like Jen Psaki attacking Trump for his response to the Kirk assassination, and more. Then Benny Johnson, host of "The Benny Show,” joins to discuss how we must honor Charlie Kirk now, how the Turning Point organization and those around him are holding up, what Kirk's haters don't understand about his grace and kindness, and more. Then Tucker Carlson, host of "The Tucker Carlson Show," comes on to discuss the kindness and grace Charlie showed to everyone, the vile comments from those expressing satisfaction over his assassination, the dark state we are living in now, Charlie’s legacy of faith and patriotism, the impact he leaves behind, the danger those in the political spotlight face, and more.

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Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/@bennyjohnson/

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