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Vice President JD Vance issued scathing words to those questioning the motive of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s accused killer on “Jesse Watters Primetime” Wednesday.
After citing several sources involved in the investigation, the vice president blamed Kirk’s killing on “left-wing political radicalization.”
“My friend is dead because of left-wing political radicalization,” Vance argued. “And if you want to cut that sh– out, then be honest about it, and look yourself in the mirror.”
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According to court documents, the mother of Tyler Robinson, Kirk’s suspected assassin, said Robinson had “become more political,” leaning left and supporting “pro-gay and trans rights.”
On Tuesday, Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray read aloud Robinson’s alleged explanation in text messages to his transgender roommate for assassinating Kirk.
“I had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred,” Robinson said on Sept. 10. “Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and six other felonies by Utah prosecutors, who intend to seek the death penalty.
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As the nation debates Robinson’s motive for killing Kirk, Vance told Fox News host Jesse Watters that the conservative activist’s death is not a “both sides problem.”
“You look at every ounce of evidence that we have, and it is clear,” he said. “This is a person who grew up in a pretty normal family, actually had a pretty good home life, who was radicalized by the far left, by the social networks of the far left, by the ideas of the far left, and got so far down the path of radicalization that he killed my friend.”
The Republican vice president also addressed whether the firings of those celebrating Kirk’s assassination is constitutional, as employees lose their jobs and college students face expulsion for praising Kirk’s death.
“The First Amendment protects a lot of very ugly speech,” Vance explained. “But if you celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death, you should not be protected from being fired for being a disgusting person.”
When Watters asked Vance how he comprehends the celebrations, Vance listed a couple of questions he would ask the “disgusting” people in question.
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“I would ask if you were the kind of person who feels joy at the death of a grieving mother and grieving children, what bad decisions have led you to where you are today?” Vance responded. “And why don’t you get back on the right path? “
On Monday, the vice president hosted an episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” in honor of his late friend, saying he would not be in office without Kirk.
“Obviously, the president makes the final determination, but it takes a team effort, and Charlie was part of that team,” Vance said.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance deboard Air Force Two with Erika Kirk, widow of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, on Sept. 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (KSAZ)
Vance also served as a pallbearer for Kirk when he carried his casket onto Air Force Two in Utah. The plane transported Kirk’s remains Arizona on Sept. 12.
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Turning Point USA will hold a memorial for its founder in Arizona on Sunday at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.
Stephanie Samsel is a digital production assistant at Fox News Digital. She has previously written for Campus Reform and the Media Research Center, covering political bias in education and entertainment. Follow her on X @StephSamsel.
