"who is constantly sort of pushing this sort of hate speech aimed at certain groups. And I always go back to, hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions. And I think that's the environment we're in."
"I apologize for my tone and words. Let me be clear, I in no way intended for my comments to blame Kirk for this attack. Let us all come together and condemn violence of any kind."
"inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable. There is no place for violence in America, political or otherwise."
Matthew Dowd is no longer with MSNBC after making an on-air comment tying hateful words to hateful actions following Charlie Kirk's killing. MSNBC confirmed his departure and said he was a paid political analyst. Dowd characterized Kirk as a divisive figure who pushes hate speech aimed at certain groups and said hateful thoughts lead to hateful words and actions. MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler called the commentary inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable and said there is no place for violence. Dowd apologized on social media, said he did not intend to blame Kirk, and urged condemnation of all violence. Dowd previously worked at ABC News and as a political strategist.
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