Ilhan Omar Smears Mourning Americans, Calls It “F***ed Up” to Remember Charlie Kirk Fondly
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota lashed out at Americans grieving the death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, insisting on Thursday that it is “f**ked up” to recall him for his faith or good works.
Appearing on “Zeteo” with Mehdi Hasan, Omar accused Kirk of insensitivity toward tragedies like school shootings and the death of George Floyd, while dismissing his record of fostering open debate on college campuses.
“Charlie was someone who once said guns save lives after a school shooting,” Omar claimed. “Charlie was someone who was willing to debate and downplay the death of George Floyd in the hands of Minneapolis Police. Downplayed slavery and what black people have gone through in this country by saying Juneteenth should never exist.”
She continued, “And I think there are a lot of people out there talking about him just wanting to have a civil debate. There is nothing more fked up than to completely pretend that his words and actions have not been recorded and in existence for the last decade or so. These people are full of st and it’s important for us to call them out.”
The far-left congresswoman, who has previously expressed her ties to Somalia over the United States, even alleged that Kirk rejected empathy altogether—a charge with no basis in fact.
In reality, Kirk was a devout Christian whose life’s work was bringing conservative ideas to young Americans. He traveled tirelessly to universities nationwide, engaging in debate with those who opposed him. Only weeks before his assassination, Kirk told “The Iced Coffee Hour” podcast:
“I wanna be remembered for courage for my faith. That, that would be the most important thing. The most important thing is my faith in my life.”
Kirk’s death has not only shocked conservatives but has also exposed the left’s increasingly toxic rhetoric. Instead of offering condolences, some progressives have celebrated the tragedy.
Middle Tennessee State University terminated former assistant dean Laura Sosh-Lightsy after she wrote on Facebook that she had “zero sympathy” for Kirk. University of Michigan professor Charles H.F. Davis posted on X that Kirk’s assassination was a “solution” to “violent rhetoric spewed by empowered people.” MSNBC parted ways with analyst Matthew Dowd for suggesting Kirk brought the attack upon himself with his so-called “hate speech.”
On social media, some left-wing accounts openly praised Kirk’s murder.
The hostility spilled into Congress as well. When Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) requested a prayer for Kirk, House Democrats erupted in outrage until Speaker Mike Johnson intervened and restored order.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues. The assassin remains at large, though the FBI’s Salt Lake City office has released photos of a suspect described as a young adult male wearing a dark cap, sunglasses, and a sweatshirt bearing an American flag. Authorities also recovered the high-powered bolt-action rifle used in the attack, discarded in a wooded area.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Vice President J.D. Vance arranged for Kirk’s casket to be transported aboard Air Force Two, ensuring his family and friends could accompany him on the final journey.
Kirk’s assassination has revealed the stark divide in America: conservatives mourn a man of faith and conviction, while radicals cheer his death.