Former President Barack Obama denounces the murder of Charlie Kirk, labeling political violence as a danger to everyone.
Former President Barack Obama delivered a powerful speech at the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he addressed the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the current political climate in the United States.
Kirk, a 31-year-old American political activist, was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk was a founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent Republican supporter with close ties to Donald Trump Jr. The murderer, Tyler Robinson, was politically motivated and charged with murder, causing significant political upheaval in the U.S.
Obama expressed his condolences for Kirk's family, calling the murder a tragedy. He also criticized the Trump White House for immediately accusing the far-left of being responsible for the shooting before details about the perpetrator emerged. Obama emphasized that the nation's democratic system is grounded in the principle that people can disagree without resorting to violence.
The former president went on to condemn the current political climate, stating that this is a dangerous moment and urged citizens to pay attention and those in power to stand up for norms and rules. He accused the current White House and many Republicans in Congress of being "OK with just breaking the rules, just breaking the system in certain ways."
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson responded to Obama's comments, accusing him of being the architect of modern political division in America. She also criticized Obama for inspiring generations of Democrats to slander their opponents as "deplorables," "fascists," or "Nazis" if he cares about unity in America. Following Obama's presidency, more Americans felt he divided the country than felt he united it, according to the White House spokeswoman.
Vice President JD Vance stated that they are not exploiting Kirk's death to achieve anything except for justice. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was praised by Obama for his efforts to bring the country together after Kirk's killing.
Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates for the first time in 2025, and the Trump administration plans to target "radical left" groups, despite no link between them and the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Obama emphasized that the guardrails and norms that he and his predecessors abided in the White House no longer apply under the current administration. He stated that Trump is not taking an approach to focus on the "ties that bind us together."
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has gripped the country, and the political fallout continues to unfold.
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