Attorney General Responds to Assassination of Charlie Kirk

On Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondy made a strong statement in response to the violent threats that have emerged following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In a post on X, she argued that hate speech, especially when it escalates to threats, is not protected under the First Amendment.

“Hate speech that crosses into the realm of violence is not free speech,” Bondy asserted. “It’s a crime. We’ve seen radical leftists normalizing threats and promoting political violence for too long. That trend needs to stop.” She has outlined other actions that she believes do not enjoy First Amendment protections.

In her post, Bondy highlighted the troubling notion that “violent words precede violent actions.” She stated, “You can’t just call for someone’s murder. You cannot target members of Congress. Doxxing conservative families will not be excused as ‘free speech.'” According to her, these are serious offenses that will face “the full power of the law.”

Bondy emphasized that free speech aims to protect ideas and arguments, but it does not safeguard violent actions or rhetoric. “This kind of violent language is meant to silence those who express conservative viewpoints,” she continued.

Her comments followed discussions at a Turning Point USA event, just days after Kirk was killed on the Utah Valley University campus. Law enforcement has indicated that the 22-year-old suspect may have been driven by a “left ideology.”

Bondy expressed a resolute commitment to speaking out. “We will never be silent,” she vowed. “Not for our family, not for our freedom, and certainly not for Charlie. His legacy will not fade under the pressure of fear or intimidation.”