An Office Depot employee was recorded refusing to follow a customer’s request to print flyers for a vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, a conservative firefighter who was murdered. The company, based in Boca Raton, expressed concern about the incident that took place at their Portage, Michigan location.
In a statement, Office Depot characterized the employee’s actions as “completely unacceptable” and emphasized that they do not align with the company’s values. They also offered an apology for the situation.
As reported, the company reached out to the customer after learning about the incident to address their concerns and ensure the order could be fulfilled appropriately.
In a viral video of the Friday incident, a woman who identifies as the store manager can be heard telling customers, “Yeah, so we don’t print propaganda.” She went on to say, “It’s propaganda. Sorry, I won’t print it here,” during a 48-second segment posted by the Michigan Forward Network.
The flyer featured the words “The Legendary Charlie Kirk 1993-2025” above a black-and-white photo of Kirk, who was shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Comments criticizing the store’s response flooded social media after the video gained significant attention. Thousands of users called for action from the retailer.
Office Depot did not respond immediately to further inquiries regarding the matter.
