The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2692 America After Charlie Kirk
Sep 18, 2025
Cliff Maloney, CEO of Citizens Alliance and a dynamic grassroots organizer, shares insights on his friend Charlie Kirk and the implications of Kirk's tragic killing for America. They discuss the emotional aftermath and unexpected spiritual awakenings sparked by the event. Cliff highlights the importance of grassroots activities, like door-to-door campaigning, in mobilizing voters for the 2024 elections. The conversation also delves into political violence and its impact on polarization, questioning the potential shifts in political behavior as a result of recent events.
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Visibility Amplified Public Reaction
- The public, graphic nature of Charlie's killing made it feel unreal and affected many nonpolitical people.
- Cliff Maloney says that seeing the footage and the reaction opened people to revisit Charlie's content and reconsider the caricature they were given.
Charisma Made Him A Strategic Target
- Charlie's likability and civility made him a uniquely effective messenger for conservative ideas.
- Tom Woods and Cliff Maloney argue that attackers target charismatic, broadly appealing figures because they shift hearts and minds.
Tragedy Sparked Spiritual Reengagement
- Charlie's death triggered a spiritual reaction that drove people back to faith or prayer.
- Cliff Maloney says he's seen people pick up Bibles and reengage spiritually in ways he hadn't before.
