Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Charlie Kirk’s social media accounts have gained millions of followers since his murder

A Scarborough elementary teacher showed a violent video of Charlie Kirk's assassination to 10 and 11-year-old students, prompting parental outrage and a school board investigation.

  • On Wednesday, a well-known right-leaning political figure was fatally attacked, drawing significant attention and reaction across various social media platforms and local communities.
  • The assassination led to a surge in followers on Kirk's accounts and a spike in views of his past videos, while controversial posts by educators provoked backlash and investigations.
  • Kirk's main Instagram gained 3.5 million followers, his podcast TikTok account over 1.5 million, and his Facebook more than 2.3 million followers in three days, with his YouTube channel reaching 4.5 million subscribers.
  • Several educators faced disciplinary actions, such as an Iowa art teacher suspended for posting 'One Nazi Down' and a Clay County teacher suspended for calling Kirk 'one less evil person.'
  • These events have intensified debates on free speech, social media responsibility, and school policies, with organizations and districts reviewing personnel matters and emphasizing careful conduct online.
Insights by Ground AI

78 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 41% of the sources are Center
41% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

abc 7 WJLA broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal