The killing of Charlie Kirk has prompted a crackdown by authorities on critical commentary, with numerous people losing their jobs over their reaction to the fatal shooting of the conservative activist and free speech advocate.<\/p>\n
Those fired, suspended or censured in recent days include teachers, firefighters, journalists, politicians, a Secret Service employee<\/a>, a junior strategist at Nasdaq<\/a> and a worker for a prominent NFL team<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, has ordered staff \u201cto find and identify military members, and any individual associated with the Pentagon, who have mocked or appeared to condone Charlie Kirk\u2019s murder\u201d, NBC News reported<\/a>. It said several members of the military were relieved of their duties because of social media posts \u2013 and that \u201cdozens\u201d more, including civilian Pentagon employees, had been \u201ccalled out on X\u201d.<\/p>\n Republicans\u2019 anger at those disrespecting Kirk\u2019s legacy contrasts with the mockery some of the same figures \u2013 including Kirk \u2013 directed at past victims of political violence. After Nancy Pelosi\u2019s husband, Paul, was clubbed over the head by a hammer-wielding conspiracy theorist, Kirk told a TV audience: \u201cIf some amazing patriot out there in San Francisco or the Bay Area wants to really be a midterm hero, someone should go and bail this guy out.\u201d<\/p>\n Conservative figures search for Kirk critics<\/p>\n Along with government efforts to clamp down, a number of conservative figures and groups are attempting to collate and expose examples of commentary seen as objectionable. Some Republicans<\/a> have proposed deporting Kirk\u2019s critics from the United States, suing them into penury or banning them from social media for life.<\/p>\n Laura Loomer, a Trump loyalist, posted to X<\/a>: \u201cPrepare to have your whole future professional aspirations ruined if you are sick enough to celebrate his death. I\u2019m going to make you wish you never opened your mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the full story<\/a><\/p>\n Questions remain over alleged Kirk shooter\u2019s motivation <\/p>\n Though the identity of the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk<\/a> was revealed by authorities on Friday, questions surrounding his motivations have exacerbated intense US political debate in the aftermath of the shooting. In absence of a clear motive for the slaying, reports have tried to piece together information about Robinson and his background.<\/p>\n Read the full story<\/a><\/p>\n A congressional staffer from Mexico\u2019s ruling party has resigned after being called out online for comments he made on a major Mexican television news program. Salvador Ram\u00edrez told a roundtable political analysis program that Kirk was \u201cgiven a spoonful of his own chocolate\u201d because of his promotion of the use of weapons.<\/p>\n Read the full story<\/a><\/p>\n Pentagon eying Louisiana to deploy national guard, leaked plans show<\/p>\n The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana national guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state\u2019s urban centers, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing military planning documents it had obtained.<\/p>\n Democratic leaders have said that the massive deployments are more a show of power by Trump rather than a serious effort to fight crime.<\/p>\n Read the full story<\/a><\/p>\n FBI director ridiculed by far right for clumsy response to Kirk killing<\/p>\n FBI director Kash Patel has been criticised heavily both for his perceived incompetent stewardship of the bureau in investigating the Kirk killing and his invocation of Viking lore. After announcing the arrest of a suspect, an emotional Patel said: \u201cLastly, to my friend Charlie Kirk, rest now, brother. We have the watch, and I\u2019ll see you in Valhalla.\u201d<\/p>\n One poster on a far-right channel on Telegram: \u201cHindu FBI<\/a> Director tells assassinated Christian that he will see him in Valhalla \u2026 OK then.\u201d<\/p>\n Read the full story<\/a><\/p>\n What else happened today:<\/p>\n Catching up? 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