Undercurrents

Inside the FBI's probe into Charlie Kirk's assassination, w/ Aaron Sibarium

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Sep 17, 2025
Aaron Sibarium, a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon, dives into the unsettling FBI investigation surrounding potential foreknowledge of the Charlie Kirk assassination. He highlights alarming social media posts that emerged before the incident, linking them to specific online subcultures that normalize violence. Sibarium examines how these posts may indicate a broader conspiracy and discusses the implications of violent rhetoric in radicalizing individuals. This eye-opening conversation sheds light on the intersection of social media and real-world threats.
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INSIGHT

FBI Investigating Social Posts, But Evidence Is Slim

  • Aaron Sibarium says the FBI received copies of social posts and is investigating them as possible foreknowledge.
  • He cautions that online posts alone rarely prove a coordinated conspiracy but can be eerie and suggestive.
INSIGHT

Overlap With Trans-Oriented Online Subcultures

  • Several accounts that posted about the assassination appear linked to transgender online subcultures based on bios and usernames.
  • At least one account followed the shooter's alleged roommate on TikTok, creating a striking though indirect connection.
ANECDOTE

Chilling Posts Naming Charlie Kirk And Dates

  • Aaron describes specific posts that named Charlie Kirk and referenced the exact date, making them chilling in retrospect.
  • He recounts a TikTok that explicitly said something would happen to Charlie Kirk tomorrow with eerie music overlay.
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