Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has labeled the murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk a chilling act of terrorism meant to silence dissenting voices.
According to Breitbart, Gabbard spoke out on Thursday, just a day after Kirk’s tragic shooting, calling the assassin’s intent a deliberate attempt to intimidate those who share Kirk’s bold perspectives. She framed this as a direct assault on the freedom to speak and debate openly.
Gabbard’s heartfelt tribute on social media painted Kirk as a unique figure, full of kindness and courage, who lived by the principles he preached. She emphasized his belief that differences, whether political or spiritual, deserved respectful dialogue, a value he upheld until his final moments.
In her statement, Gabbard didn’t mince words, declaring, “The person who shot Charlie Kirk sought to silence him, using violence to take away his freedom of speech by ending his life and to terrorize those who think like Charlie into silence.” Such a motive, she argued, fits the very definition of terrorism, a calculated move to suppress ideas through fear and bloodshed.
She tied this tragedy to a broader pattern, noting that whether it’s radical groups like al-Qaeda or extremists targeting speakers like Kirk, the goal remains the same. These forces, she suggested, fear their own arguments won’t hold up under scrutiny, so they turn to violence to crush debate.
Kirk, in Gabbard’s view, was a steadfast opponent of such tactics, refusing to bow to those who sought to muzzle him. His murder, she asserted, was a desperate attempt to stop his influence and scare others from following his example of fearless expression.
Gabbard expressed disgust, though not surprise, at how some media outlets reacted to Kirk’s death, pointing to MSNBC’s quick efforts to rationalize the act. She compared this to the justifications offered after the attempt on President Donald Trump’s life, seeing a dangerous trend of excusing violence against outspoken figures.
She also drew a parallel to the 9/11 attackers, who similarly claimed their actions were warranted. This narrative, Gabbard warned, sends a clear message to the public: stay quiet or face dire repercussions.
The underlying intent, as she sees it, is to bully Americans into submission, to strip away the courage to speak out. Yet, she insisted, surrendering to this pressure would be a betrayal of everything Kirk stood for in his tireless defense of liberty.
Gabbard urged the nation not to let this darkness prevail, stressing that Kirk’s love for America and dedication to constitutional freedoms must inspire continued resistance. She called on everyone to lift their voices, to defend the rights Kirk championed throughout his life.
Expressing deep sympathy for Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young children, Gabbard mourned the loss of a true patriot. She prayed for Kirk to find peace in God’s embrace, acknowledging how deeply he will be missed by many.
Reflecting on the timing, she noted the somber coincidence of this tragedy aligning with the anniversary of 9/11, a day that reminds us of the cost of hatred. It’s a stark prompt, she implied, to reject fear and stand firm against those who wield violence as a weapon of control.
As the nation grieves, the shooter remains at large, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the case. '
Reports from Steven Crowder and the Wall Street Journal have surfaced, indicating ammunition near the alleged assassin’s weapon bore messages tied to transgender themes, though details remain unconfirmed.
Gabbard’s words linger as a rallying cry, a reminder that Kirk’s death is not just a personal loss but a challenge to every American who values open discourse. The fight for freedom, she suggested, must endure, even in the face of such heartbreaking violence.
