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Howard Kurtz Slams Charlie Kirk Amid Controversy

9/15/2025

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Howard Kurtz criticized conservatives for glorifying Charlie Kirk after his murder at a Utah campus event, stating, “Charlie Kirk was not a saint.”
He referenced Kirk's controversial remarks on gun deaths, which he called a “prudent deal” for Second Amendment rights.
Kirk's rhetoric included inflammatory comments on race and gender.
Supporters defended Kirk's legacy in response to Kurtz's remarks.
Fox News will replace Kurtz's show, Media Buzz, with The Sunday Briefing.

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Howard Kurtz criticized conservatives for glorifying Charlie Kirk after his murder at a Utah campus event, stating, “Charlie Kirk was not a saint.”
He referenced Kirk's controversial remarks on gun deaths, which he called a “prudent deal” for Second Amendment rights.
Kirk's rhetoric included inflammatory comments on race and gender.
Supporters defended Kirk's legacy in response to Kurtz's remarks.
Fox News will replace Kurtz's show, Media Buzz, with The Sunday Briefing.