Transgender BMX rider marks Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Instagram

Transgender Cyclist Sparks Controversy over Social Media Posts

A transgender USA BMX athlete has caused quite a stir on social media after making several posts on Wednesday that celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Chelsea Wolf, who was part of the US Women’s BMX team during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, instead took to Instagram Stories to express support for the event. One of her posts included a report from USA Today featuring Kirk’s murder, paired with a character from “Dora the Explorer.”

In another post, Wolfe shared a black screen with white text stating, “The ‘discovery’ era resembles him.” She also uploaded a photo of herself giving a thumbs up, along with a message implying that being a Nazi is a choice. She remarked, “He didn’t have to do it all, but now he’s dead. Don’t live your life so that the world will be better after your death.”

In a previous Facebook post from March 2020, Wolfe mentioned how some athletes wanted to “burn the American flag” at the Tokyo Olympics, stating, “My goal is to win the Olympics and burn the US flag on the podium,” while reflecting on the pandemic.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Wolfe for clarification on her recent comments about Kirk but hasn’t received any response. Efforts to contact US cycling for their input are also ongoing.

Many female athletes who advocate against trans athletes participating in women’s sports have publicly expressed their outrage over Kirk’s assassination. Riley Gaines, Paula Scanlan, Brooke Slusser, and Payton McNabb voiced support for Kirk, with McNabb saying, “My heart sank after hearing about Charlie Kirk. I pray for him and his family. This is absolutely horrifying.” Slusser described Kirk as a leader who impacted many lives.

The Independent Council on Women’s Sports issued a statement mourning Kirk’s death, lamenting that “we cannot live in a world where conversations lead to murder.” They praised Kirk as a vigorous advocate for preserving women’s identity in sports.

In the wake of Kirk’s death, some individuals faced backlash for making inappropriate comments. MSNBC fired political analyst Matthew Dowd for remarks deemed “hateful.” Likewise, the Carolina Panthers dismissed Charlie Lock, a member of their communications team, over a post questioning the public’s sadness regarding Kirk’s assassination.

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot on campus at Utah Valley University around 12:20 PM local time while engaging with college students. Authorities have not yet named a suspect, but they indicated they have useful video footage of the shooter on campus.