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Violent Threats Erupt Against Conservatives After Kirk's Assassination
9/12/2025
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Story summary
- After the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk, threats surfaced on Bluesky aimed at notable conservatives.
- Users incited violence against individuals like Elon Musk, Ben Shapiro, and J.K. Rowling.
- Some posts explicitly wished for Shapiro to be shot, comparing it to a "game of whack a mole."
- Shapiro plans a college tour to honor Kirk's legacy and promote free speech.
- Rowling condemned the violence, calling supporters of such actions terrorists.
