Gaslit Nation

Who Killed Charlie Kirk? Follow the Epstein Trail.

Sep 11, 2025
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk raises questions of accountability amid rising political violence. The episode links his death to a larger narrative involving Jeffrey Epstein and echoes of authoritarianism in America. It delves into the frightening parallels with Nazi Germany and the urgent need to confront these challenges. Tensions grow as Trump capitalizes on Kirk's demise to rally his base against democracy defenders. The conversation stresses the importance of demanding full transparency and justice for Epstein's victims.
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ANECDOTE

Eyewitness Account Of The Shooting

  • Justin Hickens describes being ~20 yards left of Charlie Kirk when a shot rang out and Kirk fell limp with blood visible.
  • He reports the shot sounded like it came from the back of the crowd and no other bullets hit attendees.
INSIGHT

Assassination Overshadows 9/11 And Fuels Polarization

  • Andrea Chalupa frames the assassination as overshadowing 9/11 remembrance and fueling political escalation.
  • She argues the event will be used to consolidate power and radicalize supporters if left unchecked.
INSIGHT

Far-Right Drives Political Violence

  • Chalupa cites research showing far-right violence drives the U.S. political violence crisis more than the left.
  • She warns against false equivalence and labels 'both-siding' as gaslighting the public.
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