The FBI is exploring the possibility that an online activist group had foreknowledge of the plot to assassinate Charlie Kirk and is examining social media activity that surfaced before September 10th.
Bongino noted that some reports suggest there were significant warning signs indicating Tyler Robinson’s intention to harm Kirk. “Did they know for sure, or was this just hearsay?” he questioned. “That’s central to our current investigation.”
Various social media accounts linked to individuals in the trans and LGBT community made multiple references to Kirk’s assassination prior to the event, particularly mentioning the day it would occur.
Washington Free Beacon has obtained screenshots of now-deleted posts that the FBI is examining, including one from September 3rd where a user, @TallyHallalbum, mentioned it would be “fun” if something happened to Kirk on September 10th.
A user with the handle @fujosincel hinted at an impending event only a few days before the assassination, saying, “Everyone… I have something to come soon. Check out the news.” On the day of Kirk’s death, another account stated, “I plead for the fifth.”
One post allegedly made just minutes after Kirk’s assassination stated, “We did that.”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox relayed that a family member of Robinson indicated he had become more politically active recently, adding that Robinson was associated with “left ideology.” Reports confirm that Robinson, 22, lived with a roommate who identifies as trans and was involved in a homosexual relationship.
FBI Director Kash Patel mentioned that Robinson had indicated in a message to someone else that he planned to kill Kirk due to his disdain for Kirk’s beliefs.
While Robinson’s partner claims a transition to female, they have not been charged in connection with Kirk’s assassination. Authorities are investigating if any groups or individuals assisted in the crime or had prior knowledge of it. They are focusing on various online communities, including a local group in Salt Lake City that had erased some of its digital presence.
Some of these groups describe themselves as queer and politically active, stating in their now-deleted profiles that they advocate for the defense of marginalized communities. Previous posts had included references to firearm training and revolutionary sentiments.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring developments and have not yet provided further comments regarding the ongoing investigation.
