"(Screengrab via ABC) Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took to Instagram to warn Americans against angry finger-pointing in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, blasting his murder as monstrous and senseless. Graphic video from the rally showed Kirk answering a question at a Utah State University event moments before a shot rang out, fatally striking him in the neck. As widespread condemnation and tributes rolled out, the host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! took to social media to share his response: Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence."
"The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, on rival network CBS, opened his show by also warning Americans against political violence, recalling the 1960s, and offering his condolences to Kirk's family. Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA, a right-wing advocacy group that went on to back President Donald Trump during the 2024 election. Trump responded on Truth Social: The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me."
Jimmy Kimmel posted on Instagram urging Americans to avoid angry finger-pointing and calling the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk horrible and monstrous. Graphic video showed Kirk answering a question at a Utah State University event moments before a shot struck him in the neck. Kimmel sent love to the Kirks and to children, parents and innocents harmed by senseless gun violence. Stephen Colbert also warned against political violence and offered condolences. Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA, a right-wing advocacy group that backed Donald Trump in 2024, and Trump posted a message praising Kirk on Truth Social.
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