Podcast host Joe Rogan expressed concern on Tuesday regarding the recent assassination of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk, indicating that not only the act itself but the celebration of it suggests a troubling shift in American society, hinting we might be heading toward civil conflict.
In a discussion with guest Brian Redbun, Rogan noted how polarized the country has become, attributing this division to the violent events surrounding Kirk’s assassination at a campus gathering in September. He voiced his bewilderment, asking, “When Charlie Kirk got shot, people were like, ‘Oh my god. Do you want people who disagree with you to die?” He pondered where the country stands on the civil war spectrum, suggesting it felt like we might be at a level seven, quite alarming.
Rogan cautioned against the moral decline indicated by public glee over someone’s murder, particularly one that was witnessed by many. He highlighted how if the worst thing about a person was simply having a different viewpoint, then celebrating their wrongful death is deeply concerning.
He pointed out that reactions to Kirk’s death weren’t isolated to fringe individuals; even respected figures publicly shared their pleasure about it online. “This is strange,” he remarked, questioning the mindset behind such reactions.
Since Kirk’s death, tensions have escalated, with ongoing protests and violence at TPUSA events. At a recent event at the University of California, Berkeley, a man attacked a TPUSA supporter, leading to arrests. TPUSA Chief of Staff Mikey McCoy reported threats against event attendees from a group known as Antifa.
Logan has previously underscored the rising acceptance of political violence, expressing shock at how many people celebrated Kirk’s killing, something he hadn’t anticipated.
Discussing the broader societal implications, he observed that many individuals erroneously believe they are morally justified while labeling Kirk as a villain. “I don’t agree with everything Charlie Kirk has said and done,” he reflected, recognizing a troubling trend in public discourse.
