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Vance urges people to go hard against anyone ‘justifying or celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s killing – live | Charlie Kirk shooting– www.theguardian.com
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To close out as guest host of Charlie Kirk’s podcast, JD Vance went hard against what he called the far left and an increased tolerance for violence on it, saying the administration would be working to dismantle those who celebrate Kirk’s death and political violence against their opponents.

Vance said that after he left Kirk’s family in Arizona, he read a story in the Nation, a leftwing publication, where the author detailed Kirk’s views and, he said, took a quote about a supreme court justice out of context to imply it applied to all Black women.

The magazine was not a “fringe blog” but a “well-funded, well-respected magazine whose publishing history goes back to the American civil war. George Soros’s Open Society Foundation funds this magazine, as does the Ford Foundation and many other wealthy titans of the American progressive movement,” Vance said, hinting at the organizations the administration might target in the aftermath of Kirk’s murder. Vance later mentioned that the foundations that helped fund the magazine are tax-exempt, a sign that the government could go after that status.

“Charlie was gunned down in broad daylight, and well-funded institutions of the left lied about what he said so as to justify his murder,” Vance claimed. “This is soulless and evil, but I was struck not just by the dishonesty of the smear, but by the glee over a young husband’s and young father’s death.”

Vance said Erica Kirk asked his wife, Usha, for advice on how to tell her children that their father had been murdered on the vice-president’s visit to escort Kirk’s remains back to Arizona. As she was asking for that advice, Vance said, “there were people dancing on that father’s grave”.

Teacher raped schoolboy, 11, in her own bed then gave pathetic excuse | World | News– www.express.co.uk
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A teacher who raped an 11-year-old boy after luring him back to her home confessed to police with a disgusting excuse. Horrifying bodycam footage has captured the moment Alley Bardfield admitted to enticing her victim home for “play dates” in her bed.

The married 34-year-old was arrested and subsequently confessed to having sexual intercourse with the child on the bed she usually shared with her husband at their residence. The newly released bodycam footage revealed the US teacher’s shocking 12-word confession after the arresting officer questioned her motives towards the young lad.

It was also heard in court that Bardfield had sent over £500 to the teenager over several months and swapped explicit photos with the boy on Snapchat.

When asked by the arresting officer why she sent nude pictures to the boy, she responded: “He kept asking and asking and asking and wouldn’t leave me alone.”

In a shocking twist, Bardfield told a police officer that the young boy made advances towards her and blamed him for the revolting incident. This revelation came about when the boy’s parents grew suspicious after observing their son’s unusual behaviour at home, reports the Daily Star.

The parents discovered that their 11-year-old had been visiting Bardfield’s house in Mount Zion, Illinois, after going through his mobile phone. These visits were referred to as “play dates” by Bardfield, one of which disturbingly led to a sexual encounter.

Texas Tech student arrested after ‘mocking’ Charlie Kirk vigil: officials– www.foxnews.com
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An 18-year-old Texas Tech student was arrested and expelled after she was caught on video making disturbing comments at a vigil for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, officials say.

Shocking video shows Camryn Giselle Booker shouting at students gathered Friday near the university’s Student Union Building during a vigil for the conservative activist, allegedly yelling, “F–k y’all homie dead, he got shot in the head.”

Booker was arrested and charged with one count of assault, classified as a Class C misdemeanor in Texas — the lowest level of criminal offense, a spokesperson for the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital on Monday.

“The Texas Tech Police Department arrested a student for simple assault, which occurred on the west side of the Student Union Building (free speech area),” The Texas Tech Police Department said in a statement. “The student was transported to the Lubbock County Jail.”

Camryn Giselle Booker, 18, was arrested after she was caught on video disrupting a vigil for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

TikTok ‘framework’ deal overshadows U.S.-China trade talks– www.cnbc.com
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U.S. and Chinese trade negotiations concluded in Spain Monday, after two days of talks on several sticking points ranging from tariff rates, export controls and the imminent deadline for a divestment of Chinese-owned TikTok.

Talks on trade were overshadowed by a “framework” deal regarding the social media platform, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Monday.

“It’s between two private parties, but the commercial terms have been agreed upon,” he said from U.S.-China talks in Madrid. Both President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will speak on Friday to discuss the terms.

The news comes ahead of a Wednesday deadline to either divest TikTok’s U.S. business or shut down the social media app in the country.

Bessent led negotiations alongside Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the U.S. side, with the Chinese represented by Vice Premier He Lifeng and top trade negotiator Li Chenggang.

US adds Colombia to list of nations failing to cooperate in drug war– www.washingtonexaminer.com
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The Trump administration added Colombia to a list of countries failing to cooperate in the war on drugs for the first time in nearly 30 years.

The designation reflects the deteriorating relations between the United States and one of its closest Latin American allies. Trump’s vision has repeatedly clashed with that of the left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, whose soft-handed approach to cocaine production has failed to stop the skyrocketing of cocaine cultivation. In a presidential determination, Trump laid the deterioration in relations squarely at Petro’s feet.

Soldiers patrol a street in El Carmelo, Colombia, a day after a deadly attack on a police station that authorities blame on a dissident faction of the demobilized Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

“The failure of Colombia to meet its drug control obligations over the past year rests solely with its political leadership,” Trump said, bashing Petro’s government for not decreasing production and criticizing his “failed attempts to seek accommodations with narco-terrorist groups.”

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says– www.bbc.com
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A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023: killing members of a group, causing them serious bodily and mental harm, deliberately inflicting conditions calculated to destroy the group, and preventing births.

It cites statements by Israeli leaders, and the pattern of conduct by Israeli forces, as evidence of genocidal intent.

Israel’s foreign ministry said it categorically rejected the report, denouncing it as “distorted and false”.

It accused the three experts on the commission of serving as “Hamas proxies” and relying “entirely on Hamas falsehoods, laundered and repeated by others” that had “already been thoroughly debunked”.

“In stark contrast to the lies in the report, Hamas is the party that attempted genocide in Israel – murdering 1,200 people, raping women, burning families alive, and openly declaring its goal of killing every Jew,” the ministry added.

‘Am I safe here?’ TPUSA student speaks out after GWU official calls Kirk assassination ‘fair’– www.thecollegefix.com
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A conservative George Washington University student is speaking out after an assistant campus director at George Washington University posted on social media that it was “fair” Charlie Kirk was assassinated because he supported the Second Amendment.

“If nothing else, it is fair, in a nation where children get massacred by gun violence on the regular, the people who advocate for continued gun ownership at the expense of those children are not immune from the consequences of their advocacy. No thoughts, and no prayers,” posted Anthony Pohorilak, assistant director of academic initiatives at George Washington University’s Mount Vernon campus.

He wrote the message on Facebook, according to Fox News, which first reported on the post.

Olivia D’Angelo, a GWU graduate student, told The College Fix on Saturday she is “disgusted” by Pohorilak’s post. As an undergrad at UNC Asheville, she founded and served as president of the Turning Point USA chapter there until her graduation in May 2025.

“I did this because of Charlie Kirk. His dedication to Christ and the truth of the gospel was inspiring, and I wanted to challenge politics that lead people away from God. I wanted to be like him,” D’Angelo (pictured) told The Fix via email.

She said his “brutal death” is heartbreaking for her and all those involved in the TPUSA movement.

Trump to sign nuclear energy deal with UK– www.washingtonexaminer.com
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LONDON — The United States will finalize a new nuclear energy agreement with British leaders during President Donald Trump‘s state visit to the United Kingdom this week.

Trump will touch down in London on Tuesday before spending Wednesday at Windsor Castle with King Charles III, capped by a lavish state banquet in the evening.

The nuclear agreement itself, which British government officials said “will turbocharge the build-out of new nuclear power stations in both countries and clear the way for a major expansion of new nuclear projects in the U.K.,” will be signed on Thursday during a slate of bilateral meetings between Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

“This landmark UK-US nuclear partnership is not just about powering our homes, it’s about powering our economy, our communities, and our ambition. These major commitments set us well on course to a golden age of nuclear that will drive down household bills in the long run, while delivering thousands of good jobs in the short term,” Starmer said in a statement to the Washington Examiner. “Together with the US, we’re building a golden age of nuclear that puts both countries at the forefront of global innovation and investment.”

Trump’s energy secretary, Chris Wright, said the administration is “ushering in a true nuclear renaissance — harnessing the power of commercial nuclear to meet rising energy demand and fuel the AI revolution.”

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum added, “Strengthened nuclear cooperation with the UK reinforces our unshakable commitment to technological leadership, global security and the responsible stewardship of nuclear power. This is how we unleash the full power of American Energy Dominance — with innovation, strength, and key geopolitical collaboration.”

Possible Kirk-Related Bomb on Fox News Van Fizzled, But That’s Not the Weird Part… – PJ Media– pjmedia.com
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A bomb on a local FOX 13 news van in Salt Lake City fizzled out instead of blowing up on Friday, and police have two suspects in custody. Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson is being held nearby.

It was those sneaky Lutherans again. Just kidding. The suspects’ names are Adeeb Nasir, age 58, and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, age 31.

The story slipped under the radar over the weekend, but investigators found that the bomb “had been lit but failed to function as designed,” according to court documents revealed by CBS affiliate KUTV early Monday.

On Sunday, the FBI served a search warrant in Salt Lake’s Magna neighborhood west of downtown, but only after evacuating neighboring homes. It’s a good thing, too, since the search found explosives, explosive-related components, firearms, illegal narcotics, and drug paraphernalia.

The two Nasirs were arrested at the scene and could face charges related to weapons possession and threats of terrorism, according to local ABC News affiliate KTVX.

“There was no information about a possible motive,” according to the Associated Press, and my eyes just rolled so hard into the back of my head that I can see my brain stem in startling detail.

More seriously, Channel2Now found what appear to be social media photos of the Nasirs, and I have questions.

Celebrities Attack Trump, Promote Hamas at Emmys, Remain Silent on Charlie Kirk’s Murder– slaynews.com
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The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was completely ignored during Sunday night’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, despite the show’s long history of using its stage for political grandstanding.

Just four days earlier, the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was assassinated at Utah Valley University during a Q&A session on his “American Comeback Tour.”

The shocking political murder drew international headlines and condemnation from President Donald Trump, who called it a “heinous assassination” and an act of “political violence.”

But when Hollywood’s elite gathered at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, not one actor, director, or host acknowledged Kirk’s death.

Instead, the event was saturated with progressive politics.

Viewers Furious at “Deafening Silence”

The silence over Kirk’s murder did not go unnoticed.

Social media users blasted the Emmys for refusing even a brief tribute.

 

High School Seniors Are Struggling To Read — It’s Time To Overhaul Our Education System– dailycaller.com
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As a kid, I was a bit rambunctious. I talked a lot in class, acted up some, and didn’t always pay attention to the lesson. Halfway through 8th grade my English teacher, Mrs. Hunt, told me something profound.

“You know, your classmates really look up to you. They see you as a leader. I bet if you paid attention in class more, you could teach them a thing or two,” she said.

That conversation changed my life. After that, I took my education seriously and tried to be the leader Mrs. Hunt thought I could be. Years later, I completed my doctoral degree in higher education. That conversation with Mrs. Hunt was a defining moment that put me on the pathway to academic and financial success.

This is not a unique story in America. Right after college, I was a middle school math teacher in a low-income community. I learned firsthand what Mrs. Hunt and so many other great teachers already knew — any kid can learn, regardless of zip code, race, income, or background. They just need great teachers who care about their future and an education bureaucracy that gets out of the way.

But right now, bad education policy has put our education system in crisis.

The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) — known as The Nation’s Report Card — paints a grim portrait of K-12 achievement nationwide. These results, the first comprehensive post-pandemic snapshot, reveal American students testing at historic lows across math, reading, and science. In 8th-grade science, only 31% scored proficient, marking the first decline since 2009. For 12th graders, only 22% are proficient in math — the lowest average score since 2005. Nearly two-thirds lack proficiency in reading.

Left-Wing Protesters Disrupt Charlie Kirk Vigil With Song Engraved On Alleged Assassin’s Bullets– dailycaller.com
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Left-wing protesters at a vigil for Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk sang a song that was engraved on a bullet in the rifle of Kirk’s alleged assassin in a video posted to social media Sunday evening.

The College Republicans chapter at New York University held a vigil for Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday during a “Prove Me Wrong” event at Utah Valley University sponsored by TPUSA, where he was debating attendees on various topics. The video, posted on the official X account of the NYU College Republicans, showed the left-wing demonstrators singing the song. (RELATED: Former FBI Agent Says Biden Admin Created ‘Factories Of Indoctrination’ That Killed Charlie Kirk)

“Protesters sung the song written on the bullet casings which killed Charlie Kirk at the vigil mourning his death tonight at NYU,” the group posted. “They also threatened to kill NYU College Republican Club president Ryan Leonard. They’re not looking for peace.”

Elon Musk’s xAI lays off 500 in overnight restructuring of Grok training workforce– www.techspot.com
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Business Insider obtained an internal email informing workers that the firm plans to prioritize “specialist AI tutors” over generalist roles and will immediately eliminate most general tutoring positions. The company told employees that it would honor their contracts through either November 30 or their previously agreed-upon end dates, but it…

Gen Zers Will Never Be The Same After Kirk’s Assassination– thefederalist.com
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Doubtlessly, a new age has just begun.

Most of Gen Z was nothing more than a twinkle in their parents’ eyes when 9/11 occurred. They never lived in a version of America without the Transportation Security Administration or looming terrorist threats. They were born into the aftermath, a world filled with warnings. Don’t play outside unsupervised, don’t take candy from strangers, don’t sit on a bus with your headphones on.

Zoomers are well accustomed to a world where safety is the primary concern because threats are always dangling nearby. They were raised in the era of “cancel culture” and closed dialogue. They were told that the best thing they could do was sit on their phones and scroll through social media, self-censoring their own thoughts.

That’s where Charlie Kirk met many young Americans.

For a demographic that was born in a world obsessed with fearmongering, it was a special thing to have someone make a call for truth through open conversation. Even the large nonpolitical segment of this group formed an emotional attachment to Kirk. He often trended, with clips of him going viral on a weekly basis. Teachers didn’t attack Kirk the same way they attacked Trump, because Kirk was not a public official but a personality to be reckoned with. This gave young people space to approach his rhetoric.

These same young people are not going to tolerate the horrific death of someone they came to know and care about. They have spent their entire lives being told that safety is a priority and forced tolerance will give them safety.

32,000 Students Step Up to Carry On Kirk’s TPUSA Vision– legalinsurrection.com
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Earlier this week, Turning Point USA revealed that the organization has received an astonishing 32,000 inquiries to start new campus chapters in just 48 hours, according to Charlie Kirk’s executive producer, Andrew Kolvet.

“The organization has received over 32,000 inquiries in the last 48-hours to start new campus chapters. To put that in perspective, TPUSA currently has 900 official college chapters and around 1,200 high school chapters.”

Those numbers far exceed the total number of colleges in America, suggesting that multiple students from the same school—and even multiple schools—are stepping up to carry on the movement. Kirk’s long-term goal was to establish “Club America” in every high school nationwide, about 23,000 in total. What once seemed ambitious now looks increasingly attainable.

Patriots flood London streets for Unite the Kingdom festival: ‘Cultural revolution has begun’– www.theblaze.com
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Patriots in London gathered Saturday for a historic march organized by British independent journalist Tommy Robinson.

Authorities estimated that the crowd, which flooded the blocks surrounding Whitehall, included roughly 100,000 individuals. Yet Robinson and other attendees of “Unite the Kingdom” placed those estimates in the millions.

‘The despicable traitor UK Prime Minister Slippery Starmer and virtually all of the corrupted regime media are lying about the Uniting the Kingdom rally.’

“We asked: ‘where are the men of England?'” Robinson wrote in a social media post the day after the festival. “And instead of only the men of England. The men, women, even their children, from all four corners of the UK, Ireland, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the list goes on, came calling, in their millions.”

Robinson declared that “a cultural revolution has begun.”

“The liberal elite and legacy media have labelled, everyone, ‘far right,’ for simply voicing an opinion that doesn’t fit theirs,” Robinson said. “Those labels don’t wash anymore, they massively overplayed their hands and exposed themselves. Millions of us in London yesterday. United as one.”

American podcaster Dan Keith stated, “The [sheer] weight of this massive crowd in London protesting their government and celebrating free speech is unbelievable with @TRobinsonNewEra and friends.”

Washington high school principal ‘stepping away’ from role after mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com
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A Washington state high school principal has announced he is stepping away from his role after posting a controversial message on social media mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Erik McDowell, principal of North Creek High School in Bothell, drew backlash after sharing an Instagram story that read: “Thoughts and prayers. Too bad gun control would have been far far more effective (he’d still be alive). Maybe thoughts and prayers will work…oops – nope.”

The now-deleted post included a photo of Kirk with the caption, “Pray For Charlie Kirk.”

The Instagram post triggered multiple complaints from parents and community members. On Thursday, the Northshore School District issued a public statement acknowledging the controversy without naming McDowell directly.

“Northshore is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and supportive learning and working environments for all of our students, families, and staff,” the district said. “We are aware of the personal Instagram story made by one of our administrators. The concerned individuals were informed of the district’s formal complaint process. While we can’t discuss personnel issues, we take all concerns seriously and follow a standard response.”

The district encouraged parents and students with concerns to contact school staff or use its Safe Schools Tip Line, noting that submissions can be made anonymously.

FBI Investigating Social Media Accounts That Showed FOREKNOWLEDGE of Kirk Assassination– gellerreport.com
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Trans-terrorist Tyler Robinson did not act alone.

Since the BLM riots (although one can make the case since Bill Ayers….), the left has been getting away with murder. It’s time to get serious – now or never.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating social media posts by at least seven different accounts that appeared to indicate foreknowledge of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, according to three people familiar with the investigation and screenshots obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

The posts—one of which referenced the date of Kirk’s assassination, September 10, more than a month before it took place—were all deleted in the days following the killing. Several of the accounts appear to belong to transgender individuals, and at least one of them followed suspect Tyler Robinson’s roommate, with whom Robinson was allegedly in a relationship, on TikTok.

The FBI has received archived copies of the posts, according to a person who flagged them for the agency. Screenshots of the posts have been circulating online but had not been previously authenticated.

While the posts do not establish that any of the individuals knew or conspired with Robinson, the 22-year-old gunman who allegedly shot Kirk, several of them mention the conservative activist by name and fantasize about his death.

“itd be funny if someone like charlie kirk got shot on september 10th LMAO,” one X account posted on September 3.

TikTok removes video honoring Charlie Kirk: violates ‘community guidelines’– www.thecollegefix.com
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A video by The College Fix honoring TPUSA leader Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination has been removed by TikTok, which states the video violates “community guidelines.”

The five-minute video, posted to all The College Fix’s media platforms on Saturday, features Assistant Editor Gabrielle Temaat expressing heartbreak over Kirk’s assassination. It then showcases three clips of Kirk debating students on various hot-button topic, and ends by quoting reactions to his murder.

The video was accepted on X, YouTube and Facebook with no problems….

Alleged Assassin’s Trans Partner ‘Hated’ Conservatives And Christians, Relative Says– trendingpoliticsnews.com
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The roommate of alleged killer Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating iconic conservative activist Charlie Kirk, “hates conservatives and Christians,” one of his relatives told Fox News.

Lance Twiggs, the 22-year-old romantic partner of Robinson’s, has not been charged in connection with the crime. Federal investigators have described him as a “person of interest” who has been cooperative with the investigation, however.

He is said to be in the process of “transitioning” from male to female.

According to a female relative who spoke with Fox News on the condition of anonymity, Twiggs began to “act differently” when he turned 18, at which point he developed a hatred of Christians.

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson had ‘furry’ fixation; ‘OwO what’s this’ tied to online cartoon meme– timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, appeared to have a fixation on the “furry” subculture, according to social media activity. An account on the website FurAffinity.net, known for sexualised cartoon animal characters, matched a username Robinson reportedly used on gaming and online platforms, friends told the Daily Mail.Investigators also discovered a cartridge believed to belong to the murder weapon inscribed with the phrase, “Notices, bulges, OwO what’s this?” — a line associated with a popular furry meme.

Boyfriend Lance Twiggs’ online activity

Robinson’s 22-year-old roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, is an aspiring professional gamer who is transitioning from male to female. In a 2022 Reddit post, Twiggs wrote, “We are riding with Biden on this glorious subreddit.” The comment appeared on a satirical thread that also included the remark, “One day Jeb will be president and America will fully reform into a utopia.”In another post, Twiggs noted, “I have been getting recommended treatments for schizophrenia, bpd, and a brain tumor recently by my social media advertisements. this meme is perfect, thanks.”

Twiggs cooperating with investigators

Law enforcement sources told Axios that Twiggs was “aghast” after learning of Robinson’s alleged crimes and has been “extremely cooperative” with authorities.“It’s pretty clear that Robinson’s roommate knew a lot and didn’t say anything after the killing, so they’re a person of interest officially and are cooperating. We want to keep it that way,” one official said.Twiggs reportedly told investigators, “That’s what happened? Oh my God, no. Here are all the messages,” before handing over Robinson’s online communications.

Patel Reveals Where Robinson’s DNA Was Found and What the Suspect Wrote Before Shooting– townhall.com

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FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Monday that suspect Tyler Robinson’s DNA was found on evidence at the crime scene. 

Speaking to “Fox & Friends,” Patel said Robinson’s DNA was discovered on a screwdriver left on the rooftop where the shot was fired at Charlie Kirk, as well as on a towel that was wrapped around the rifle used in the assassination.   





“I can report today that the DNA hits from the towel that was wrapped around the firearm and the DNA on the screwdriver are positively processed for the suspect in custody,” Patel said.

The FBI director also revealed that Robinson told another individual in a text message exchange that “he had an opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do it because of his hatred for what Charlie stood for,” Patel said. 

Co-host Brian Kilmeade followed up to ask about a written note from Robinson prior to the shooting.

Patel confirmed its existence and said even though it had been destroyed, the FBI “found forensic evidence of the note, and we have confirmed what that note says because of our aggressive interview posture at the FBI.”

The note, which echoed what Robinson wrote in the text message referenced earlier, said “I have the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I’m going to take it,” Patel told the hosts, paraphrasing.