‘We are in a war’: rightwing media vow retribution for Charlie Kirk killing
The killing of Charlie Kirk prompted a furious reaction from rightwing media on Wednesday, with prominent figures claiming “we’re in a war” and vowing “retribution” for Kirk’s death.
It was a reaction that will heighten fears about political violence in the US, coming hours after Kirk, the rightwing activist and provocateur, was shot and killed during an event at Utah university.
Greg Gutfeld, the prominent Fox News host, was among the first at the network to issue an angry on-air response.
“If they could do this, they are capable of anything. I think that was the message. I believe that was the message,” he said.
“It’s really hard to radicalize Republicans. You know, it’s – we’re not the radical type. But if you thought that you were going to shut a movement down, you’re going to get a rude awakening. You woke us the fuck up.”
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