With Kirk’s assassination fresh, Vance couldn’t stand by and do nothing. Now he’s fighting back.
And JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk’s show and started throwing punches.
Vance’s Bold Stand Against Leftist Violence Honors Kirk’s Truth-Seeking Legacy
Vice President J.D. Vance, guest-hosting The Charlie Kirk Show from the White House on September 14, declared that unity with those on the left who celebrate or excuse the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is impossible until they confront their role in fostering political violence.
Vance’s resolute call to address the left’s “malignant problem” of condoning violence, delivered in the wake of Kirk’s September 10 k*lling at Utah Valley University, emphasizes his commitment to truth and justice, aligning with Kirk’s mission to engage young Americans through honest debate. His remarks expose the hypocrisy of progressive leaders who deflect blame while ignoring the radical fringe’s growing threat, amplifying the Trump administration’s resolve to dismantle such extremism.
Vance’s Call for Truth and Accountability
Vance emphasized that national unity requires confronting “difficult truths,” rejecting the notion that political violence is a “both sides” issue. “If both sides have a problem, one side has a much bigger and malignant problem, and that is the truth we must be told,” he said, citing the 2024 assassination attempts on President Donald Trump and the 2017 shooting of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
He condemned those who justify Kirk’s m*rder by misrepresenting his words, stating, “By celebrating that m*rder, apologizing for it, and emphasizing not Charlie’s innocence, but the fact that he said things some didn’t like, even to the point of lying about what he actually said, many of these people are creating an environment where things like this are inevitably going to happen.”
Vance urged Americans to call out those celebrating Kirk’s death, noting, “When you see someone celebrating Charlie’s m*rder, call them out, and h*ll, call their employer.”
This follows disciplinary actions against figures like American Airlines pilots and university professors for mocking Kirk online, reflecting public demand for accountability. His insistence that “there is no unity with someone who lies about what Charlie Kirk said in order to excuse his m*rder” highlights his alignment with Kirk’s legacy of challenging falsehoods through open discourse, as seen in the 32,000 inquiries to start new Turning Point USA chapters post-assassination.
Kirk’s Legacy and the Left’s Radical Fringe
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson during a “Prove Me Wrong” event, with bullet casings bearing anti-fascist inscriptions like “Hey fascist, catch!” signaling ideological motives. Kirk’s work, building Turning Point USA into a movement with over 2,100 chapters, empowered young conservatives to counter progressive narratives, earning praise from supporters like ASU student Hayden Cooper, who told Fox 10 Phoenix, “Charlie gave us courage to speak truth.”
Vance’s defense of Kirk’s nonviolent approach contrasts with the left’s tolerance of violence, exemplified by figures like Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who defended comparing Trump to Hitler days after Kirk’s death, ignoring warnings from Sen. John Fetterman about such rhetoric’s dangers.
The Trump administration, as Vance affirmed, is committed to dismantling “institutions that promote violence and terrorism,” targeting groups tied to doxxing and street violence, unlike Democrats who focus on gun control while sidestepping the ideological hatred behind Kirk’s k*lling.
Vance’s biblical reference to the “full armor of God” highlights his resolve to honor Kirk by pursuing truth, stating, “The best way to honor him is to shine the light of truth like a torch in the very darkest places.”
Vance’s Leadership for a Unified Future
Vance’s remarks position him as a steadfast leader in the fight against political violence, carrying forward Kirk’s mission to rebuild America through honest engagement. His call for Americans to get politically involved and confront leftist extremism aligns with the administration’s broader efforts, including Stephen Miller’s pledge to use federal resources to disrupt violent networks.
Unlike Democratic leaders, who offer vague calls for civility while ignoring their party’s role in escalating tensions, Vance’s focus on truth as a prerequisite for unity offers a clear path forward. As vigils for Kirk, from Phoenix to London, and a planned September 21 memorial at State Farm Stadium draw thousands, Vance’s leadership ensures Kirk’s vision endures against a radical left unchecked by Democratic inaction.
