Office Depot Fires Michigan Employee Refusing Charlie Kirk Vigil Posters

An Office Depot employee in Portage, Michigan, was fired after refusing to print posters for a vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, labeling the posters as "political propaganda." The posters, ordered by the Kalamazoo County Republican Party, featured Kirk's image and dates, commemorating the conservative figure who was fatally shot during a speaking event. The employee's refusal sparked widespread backlash and accusations of political bias, with the company apologizing and stating the behavior violated company policies and did not reflect their values. Office Depot reached out to the customer to fulfill the order and launched an internal review, resulting in the dismissal of the associate. The incident amplified calls for boycotts and criticism from conservative circles, while highlighting similar professional consequences faced by others over reactions to Kirk's death. The company pledged to reinforce training to uphold standards of respect and customer service across all locations.