"Senior members of the Trump administration, including Vice President Vance and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, pledged to use the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to disrupt networks they say are responsible for provoking violence. Speaking to Morning Edition, Murphy said it could be "a really dark time for this country if mainstream progressive organizations are just labeled as terrorists or as insiders of violence simply because they are working to undermine the president's political agenda.""
"Murphy's comments came as at least 30 people across the country have already been fired or investigated over social media posts about Kirk's death and amid calls from Republican officials and right-wing influencers for more crackdowns. Kirk, 31, founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, died after being shot in the neck on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. He was a leading figure in mobilizing young voters for Republican politics."
Efforts to target or silence left-leaning or progressive groups after the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk were characterized as "straight out of the totalitarian playbook." Senior Trump administration officials, including Vice President Vance and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, pledged use of the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to disrupt networks alleged to provoke violence. At least 30 people have been fired or investigated over social media posts about Kirk's death. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot Sept. 10 in Orem; a 22-year-old has been arrested and charged with multiple counts. The episode has intensified debate over honoring Kirk, accountability for incendiary rhetoric, and the risks of political violence and efforts to silence dissent.
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