US Vice President JD Vance moderated an episode of Charlie Kirk’s podcast to remind you of the right-wing activists killed. His guests and he put the legacy of Kirks at the center, which they are very religious. At the same time, they again made it clear who the camp of US President Donald Trump sees as responsible for the assassination: the political opposite side.
The special edition of the podcast recorded in the White House was broadcast on the Rumble, popular with US conservative popular platform. Vance explained in doing everything possible to clarify the background of the crime – and to proceed against “the network of non -governmental organizations”, which promotes his representation for violence.
FBI boss: DNA traces go with suspect
So far, little is known about the motives of the suspect. The man arrested a few days ago is a 22-year-old. According to official information, the crucial tip for the arrest came from the suspect’s family. According to FBI boss Kash Patel, the father had recognized his son on searches.
According to Patel, investigators have now stated on a towel wrapped around a weapon that had been found near the crime scene. These agreed with the DNA of the suspect, Patel told Fox News. The same applies to DNA traces that were found on a screwdriver that investigators had found on the roof, from which the suspect is said to have shot.
According to the authorities, the young man initially refused to work with the investigators. “The suspect has not yet cooperated,” said Governor Spencer Cox at the NBC News broadcaster at the weekend. He comes from a conservative family, but his “ideology” turned away from it. “There was clearly a left -wing ideology with this assassin,” said the governor. He had previously classified the crime as a “political assassination attempt”.
Trump blames “radical left”
Shortly after the crime, Trump had held the rhetoric “radical left”. Critics accused him of further heating up the mood in the country instead of choosing an end.
Kirk was shot on Wednesday on the campus of a university in Utah and later died in the hospital. The crime is part of a series of politically motivated acts of violence in the United States. Just a few months ago, a democratic politician and her husband were shot in the state of Minnesota. Trump was also shot on Trump last year. Authorities and experts have long been warning of increasing radicalization – fueled by hate on the net and aggressive rhetoric.
While Trump’s people blame the Democrats, they accuse the President and his warehouse to prepare the soil for violence with their language.
Miller speaks of “domestic terrorist movement”
There were also blame assignments in the podcast sequence moderated by Vance. Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller spoke of an “organized campaign” left -wing groups that led to the crime and called her a “domestic terrorist movement”. Comprehensive resources of the US government will be used to smash this movement “in the name of Charlie”.
Vance himself explained that he was grateful for the condolences of many Democrats and would like unity. However, this could only exist if it is recognized that politically motivated violence is not a problem on both sides, but primarily that of a “powerful minority on the left”.
Observers warn that such a rhetoric could not only serve as a justification for retaliation, but also be used as an excuse to weaken democratic structures and political opponents. You consider this as a further proof of the authoritarian government style under Trump.
Private individuals and journalists in the focus of Kirk supporters
The dynamics of such words can already be seen: since the attack, a number of private individuals have become the focus of Kirk supporters – partly because they played down his murder, but sometimes only because they had pointed out controversial statements by Kirk. Several were reported to their employers. The US State Department also threatened foreigners with the withdrawal of their visas if they justify the crime on the Internet.
In this climate, ZDF journalist Elmar Theveßen also came under criticism, among other things after he had associated with beliefs from the Third Reich in a podcast Trump’s deputy chief of staff Miller. The former US ambassador in Germany, Richard Grenell, took up this, described Theveßen on X as “left-wing radical” and asked him to withdraw the US visa.
The ZDF briefly announced that the statements were taken to note. “The work of Elmar Theveßen is protected by freedom of the press.” It is a high asset in Germany and in the USA.
Donation calls for Kirk’s organization
Kirk’s death unfolds an enormous political clout in the United States. He was considered a formative voice of the US rights and reached an audience of millions, especially young men. In 2012 he founded the youth organization Turning Point USA, which is now active at numerous high schools and universities.
Since the assassination attempt, Kirk’s wife and companions such as ultra -lawy publicist Steve Bannon Kirk’s reach and platforms have used range and platforms to further appeal. Among other things, they described Kirk as “America’s largest Christian martyr”. Turning Point USA also sent donations in which the death of the 31-year-old was presented as a call to political engagement in drastic words.
Kirk’s legacy was also very framed in the podcast moderated by Vance. The round – In addition to Vance and Miller, Minister of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump’s spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt also took part in the order to continue and expand Kirk’s network. Young conservatives in particular should therefore openly confess to Christianity and continue to continue messages in politics and society.
