The Charlie Kirk Show The Left's Modern Bolsheviks Attack Minneapolis Churches
Jan 19, 2026
Megan Basham, an author and expert on church leadership, joins to discuss the recent disruption of a service in Minneapolis by left-wing activists, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon. She highlights the long-standing anti-Christian hostility from the left, the psychological impact on congregants, particularly children, and the failed response of local police. Megan also critiques the notion that all religions are equal, underscoring Christianity's unique truth. The conversation delves into legal implications and the broader cultural clash surrounding faith.
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Leftist Anti-Clerical Pattern
- Charlie Kirk and Blake argue historical leftist movements routinely targeted churches and clergy as part of anti-clericalism.
- They connect that pattern to modern left-wing protests that disrupt Christian worship services.
Neo-Bolsheviks Framing
- Charlie Kirk frames contemporary agitators as "neo-Bolsheviks" targeting churches in U.S. cities like Minneapolis and Portland.
- He warns these groups would escalate to violence if they believed they could get away with it.
Cities Church Storming Account
- Charlie recounts the Cities Church incident where protesters, including Don Lemon, entered during worship and surrounded parishioners.
- He and Blake describe parishioners, including children, as traumatized and services were disrupted.
