US Workers Fired, Sanctioned Nationwide Over Charlie Kirk Murder Celebration

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a widespread campaign led by conservative activists and far-right influencers like Laura Loomer has targeted individuals who posted messages perceived as celebrating Kirk's death, leading to numerous firings and sanctions across various professions. The anonymous website "Charlie’s Murderers" has collected nearly 30,000 submissions of such posts, aiming to create a searchable database exposing those individuals, although many of the posts do not explicitly call for violence. Workers from diverse fields including teachers, firefighters, a U.S. Secret Service agent, a Marine, and media personalities have been disciplined or removed from their jobs, with some facing public doxxing and threats. The Pentagon, through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has announced it is monitoring military and civilian employees who express support for the killing, emphasizing that celebrating the assassination is unacceptable. The incident has sparked a debate about worker rights versus employer rights, highlighting the limited legal protections for employees punished for speech made on or off the job, especially given the rise of social media and doxxing. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, is in custody after allegedly confessing, while the polarized reactions continue to fuel tensions across political and social lines.