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Ocasio-Cortez on Kirk assassination: ‘Are we going to do something?’

On September 10, 2025, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated at an event at Utah Valley University, sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill.
Kirk’s assassination occurred amid a decade-long rise of political violence targeting public figures, including recent killings of lawmakers and community members.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the violence, stating those who oppose gun safety legislation have no right to blame others for such attacks.
Ocasio-Cortez stated that anyone who has spent their career opposing gun safety laws has no right to shift blame onto others, describing the shooting as "horrific."
The event intensified partisan tensions, with lawmakers clashing in Congress and a continuing manhunt for the assassin as leaders urged Americans to unite beyond party lines.

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VICTOR JOECKS: Why the left celebrates Kirk’s murder and what to do about it

Something changes when you watch hordes of your political opponents gleefully celebrate the assassination of a man because he believed what you believe.

2 days ago·Las Vegas, United States

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Just the News

Lean Right

Lawmakers cancel outdoor events in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk shooting

Democratic Reps. Becca Balint of Vermont, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan have all canceled events recently because of heightened tensions related to Kirk's death.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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AOC calls out GOP for demonizing Democrats in wake of Charlie Kirk death

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York spoke with reporters Thursday following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at a Utah college event Wednesday. When asked about President Donald ...

4 days ago·United States

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