Rep. Ilhan Omar Criticizes Charlie Kirk Legacy After His Death

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota strongly criticized the late conservative figure, disputing claims that he fostered civil political discourse. Omar accused Kirk of insensitivity towards issues like school shootings, the death of George Floyd, and slavery, highlighting his past statements such as asserting that guns save lives after a school shooting and opposing the holiday Juneteenth. She dismissed those who portrayed Kirk as a civil debater and labeled supporters of his legacy, including some Republicans, as dishonest, emphasizing the need to call out their views despite expressing empathy for Kirk's family. Kirk was known as a devout Christian who engaged in debates with liberals across college campuses and wished to be remembered for his faith. Some on the political left have linked Kirk's assassination to increasing political violence, with President Donald Trump attributing blame to the "racial left." Authorities investigating the assassination found evidence implicating a suspect with ties to extremist groups opposing Kirk's views.