Far-left podcast host Jennifer Welch claimed on her Saturday show that Charlie Kirk was “justified” in his murder in reaction to footage of his widow, Erica Kirk. Welch accused others of mocking or rationalizing his assassination.
“From what I gathered, he was the one who justified his death,” Welch stated. “He mentioned that if students at the school died, it would mean the Second Amendment would come into play. He justified it himself.”
She elaborated, “At the time of the shooting, he was discussing gun violence. It’s outrageous. And I’d love to hear your perspective on this as a Black man, given her comments about people dehumanizing Charlie Kirk,” she told former CNN host Don Lemon on her podcast, “I’ve Had It.”
CBS’ Bari Weiss asked Erica Kirk about individuals who mocked and celebrated her husband’s assassination during a town hall episode aired on Saturday. Erica described those individuals as “sick people” and criticized the internet for dehumanizing her late husband.
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Lemon concurred that the internet can be cruel but disagreed with Weiss’s characterization when questioning about Mr. Kirk, asserting, “I don’t know anyone who rationalized his death.”
“Everyone I know—they’re all on the same page; he should still be alive. There’s no question about that. But it’s also true that he was pro-gun and didn’t support sensible gun control. He implied that casualties were necessary for the Second Amendment to take effect; unfortunately, he was a casualty himself,” Lemon commented.
He acknowledged Erica Kirk’s grief as “real.” He added, “But as someone who has experienced loss, it’s hard to predict reactions. I understand if people of color and LGBTQ+ members have particular feelings about Charlie Kirk—he wasn’t exactly graceful towards us.” Being part of both the LGBTQ and Black communities, he expressed, “I didn’t appreciate his principles or language when he was alive, and I think that’s valid to express.”
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Across the nation, many individuals are openly celebrating or ridiculing Kirk’s assassination.
Just days after Kirk’s murder on September 10, a video surfaced of a Clemson University student mocking a commentator. In another incident, an 18-year-old Texas Tech University student faced arrest and expulsion for making disturbing comments at a campus event.
Welch also took aim at Erica Kirk, branding her a “con artist” after she participated in the New York Times’ Dealbook Summit in Manhattan last week. Commentators noted the hypocrisy of her dual messaging—appearing one way to MAGA supporters and another to New Yorkers while simultaneously promoting conservatism and benefiting from the rights afforded by suffrage.
Welch suggested that Erica should alter her attire for the Times interview in order to “be taken seriously.”
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Podcasters often critique societal issues, and Erica Kirk expressed that the situation was shameful for her cause. “You are an opportunistic con artist who weaponizes your gender to undermine women, exemplifying why many shy away from Christianity, and showcasing hypocrisy,” Welch argued.
“Your rhetoric and actions endanger women everywhere. Your late husband held undeniably racist and homophobic views. Women show far more empathy than you do, Erica,” she concluded.
