Donald Trump Jr. warns political violence is 'not going both ways' as he mourns Charlie Kirk's death
The assassination has intensified national debates on political extremism and rhetoric, with bullet casings engraved with anti-fascist slogans found at the scene, officials reported.
- At a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday, authorities arrested Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting at attendees during the gathering.
- Amid debate over political rhetoric, investigators found engraved shell casings referencing `Bella Ciao` and anti-fascist slogans, sparking discussion whether labeling opponents 'fascist' or 'Hitler' inspires attacks on Charlie Kirk.
- On September 12, 2025, Fox News host Martha MacCallum asked about cartridge inscriptions, and Donald Trump Jr. said he believes reports about trans-related messages, while The Wall Street Journal later revised its initial story.
- The killing has sparked a nationwide conversation about political rhetoric and event safety, and MSNBC commentator Matthew Dowd was fired after linking hateful thoughts to actions.
- Critics warned that warlike rhetoric risks inviting more violence, with David Axelrod calling such talk `despicable`, while authorities have not confirmed the suspect's political beliefs amid media reporting uncertainty.
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