More Firings Follow Backlash Over Kirk Murder Posts

The fallout from the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has reached workplaces nationwide, with commentators, academics, and business owners losing jobs after posting celebratory or disparaging remarks about his murder, USA Today reported.

In the days since Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, responses to the violence have cost some Americans their jobs. Public figures, professors, and business owners have faced swift backlash for online comments viewed as mocking, celebratory, or otherwise inappropriate.

The trend echoes what unfolded after the 2024 assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, when social media posts and public remarks quickly drew professional consequences.

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