Analyst fired after comments on live TV about Charlie Kirk’s death

A political analyst at MSNBC has been let go after making controversial remarks following the tragic shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a rally in Utah.
Charlie Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was a well-known figure in American politics, frequently traveling the country for debates and public talks. He had built a significant reputation and was considered a close ally of former President Donald Trump.
On September 10, Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour. Initial reports indicated that the bullet may have been fired from a nearby rooftop. Two individuals were briefly taken into custody following the incident but were later released after authorities confirmed they had no connection to the shooting.
News of Kirk’s death spread rapidly online, with social media users sharing clips of the tragic event even before traditional news outlets could report. Former President Trump was among the first to comment, sharing condolences on Truth Social:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me. My sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
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