People who celebrate the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk should be held accountable, US Vice-President JD Vance has said.
Call them out, and hell, call their employer, Vance stated while guest-hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. We don't believe in political violence, but we do believe in civility.
Various professionals, including pilots, medical staff, and educators, have faced sanctions for their social media comments regarding Kirk's death. Critics argue that the firings threaten free speech, whereas U.S. companies possess broad authority to terminate employees.
Vance's comments aired following Kirk's fatal shooting during a debate at Utah Valley University last week. He argued that left-wing Americans are more inclined to celebrate political violence, asserting that such behavior contradicts civil discourse.
A YouGov poll indicated that liberal Americans were more likely than conservatives to express joy in the death of political figures. These sentiments have led to calls for punitive actions against individuals celebrating Kirk’s demise, including demands from lawmakers for firings and other severe repercussions.
Instances of disciplinary action include an employee from the Secret Service who faced termination after making inappropriate comments about Kirk online, and several individuals from a Michigan Office Depot location who were dismissed after refusing to assist in printing materials for a Kirk vigil.
The discussion surrounding the reactions to Kirk's death continues to deepen, positioning it at the forefront of current debates on cancel culture, free speech rights, and the political climate in America.
