In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, questions about political violence and President Trump’s safety have grown louder.
GB News highlighted these concerns during a recent discussion, with political scientist Matt Goodwin warning that the toxic tone of political debate is spiraling into dangerous territory. He cautioned that the same heated rhetoric fueling division in the United States could escalate further, even putting Donald Trump at greater risk.
Goodwin urged commentators and politicians to “tone it down,” stressing that conservatives are too often painted as “fascists or extremists,” which he argued fuels resentment. Instead, he said they should be recognized as “ordinary people with different views.”
He also pointed to the role of social media platforms like X, where misinformation and inflammatory narratives spread rapidly, intensifying hostility.
The conversation has taken on new urgency after Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and close Trump ally, was shot dead at age 31 while hosting a Turning Point USA event. Police described the attack as targeted, and a 22-year-old suspect has since been arrested.
President Trump paid tribute on Truth Social, calling Kirk “The Great, and even Legendary” and praising his dedication to America’s youth.
Goodwin compared the shocking killing to historic acts of political violence, saying: “Charlie Kirk’s death is a political assassination on the same scale as John F. Kennedy and the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.”
For many, this tragedy serves as a wake-up call about the dangers of escalating rhetoric, political polarization, and the risks facing high-profile figures in today’s climate.
Normalcy can only return when treasonous orange is removed from office kicking and screaming to spend remaining days behind bars.
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