Over 100 people have faced consequences for remarks about Charlie Kirk's death Phaedra Trethan and Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAYSeptember 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM 0 The fallout continues for people who have made controversial comments about the Sept.
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Phaedra Trethan and Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAYSeptember 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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The fallout continues for people who have made controversial comments about the Sept. 10 killing of political activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk.
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is among more than 100 people across the country who face repercussions for remarks after Kirk's slaying, according to a USA TODAY analysis.
The analysis shows at least 50 educators, including high school teachers and college professors, have faced investigations or repercussions for their remarks amidst the wave of intense scrutiny of social media channels by Kirk's supporters.
Lawyers, doctors and first responders also have been fired, suspended, censured or are under investigation for their comments, as well as employees of private businesses, journalists and government employees, the analysis shows.
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Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel from "The Man Show" appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2001.
">Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel from "The Man Show" appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2001.
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Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel from "The Man Show" appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2001.
'Call their employer': In wake of Kirk killing, MAGA seeks to cancel his critics
Instances have been cited in at least 28 states and the District of Columbia as Kirk's fans and followers have singled out social media posts and pointed them out to employers, calling for action to censure the employees. The employees have shared thoughts about Kirk, his legacy and the possible motives of the 22-year-old man charged in his death. Tyler Robinson, who grew up in conservative Utah family, according to authorities and neighbors, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk during a Utah Valley University appearance.
On Sept. 17, Walt Disney-owned ABC announced it would indefinitely suspend "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for comments he made about the reaction to Kirk's killing on his late night show. Those comments drew the ire of the head of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr.
Jimmy Kimmel, seen during the Academy Awards in 2024, has had his late night show suspended indefinitely for remarks he made during a Sept. 15 monologue about the man suspected of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Among others facing disciplinary action are employees of private charitable institutions, airlines, medical workers, first responders and a U.S. Marine, according to media reports.
The USA TODAY Network has reported on dozens of cases, including:
In Ohio, a state legislator has called for Hamilton County Judge Ted Berry, to resign over his comments. Berry told the Cincinnati Enquirer that he does not "condone any type of violence on any human being." He regrets if he caused any division, he said. "That was not my intent. And I hope there can be peace."
In South Florida, Karen Leader, a tenured art professor at Florida Atlantic University, was temporarily removed from her duties and is under review. "What I was posting was evidence that Mr. Kirk was not an uncontroversial figure," Leader told the Palm Beach Post.
A dean at Middle Tennessee State, Laura Sosh-Lightsy, was fired for a social media post saying she had "zero sympathy" for Kirk.
The Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported that Clemson University had fired at least five staff and faculty members for remarks they made about Kirk after the shooting. The university did not name the employees or specify what prompted the firings.
Others who've been censured: Multiple people lose jobs after posts, comments about Charlie Kirk assassination
Contributing: Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic
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