"Utah Governor's Office via AP The viral claim that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, donated to President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign has been proven false. It was announced this morning that 22-year-old Robinson was in custody, 33 hours after allegedly firing the bullet that killed Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University."
"According to Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R), he was caught after Robinson's father recognized his son in surveillance footage released by law enforcement. Messages reportedly collected from Discord and rifle cartridge casings with distinctive engravings helped authorities corroborate the identification. Screenshots of Federal Election Commission (FEC) records circulating on X Friday showed that a Tyler Robinson from St. George, Utah, contributed $224.48 to Trump's re-election campaign. The posts asserted this was the same individual responsible for Kirk's killing."
"The posts asserted this was the same individual responsible for Kirk's killing. However, property records and addresses show the donor residing at a different address than the alleged killer, making them just two individuals who share a name and live in the same area. According to corrected reporting, later confirmed by independent journalist Matt Binder, the shooter never donated to Trump or any other presidential candidate."
The viral claim that Tyler Robinson donated to President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign was proven false. A 22-year-old named Robinson was taken into custody 33 hours after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Utah Governor Spencer Cox said Robinson was identified after his father recognized him in released surveillance footage. Messages from Discord and rifle cartridge casings with distinctive engravings helped corroborate the identification. FEC screenshots showed a Tyler Robinson from St. George donated $224.48 to Trump's campaign, but property records place that donor at a different address. Corrected reporting confirmed the shooter never donated to any presidential candidate.
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