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Daisy Keech Faces Backlash Over Selective Sympathy for Kirk

9/15/2025

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Fitness influencer Daisy Keech Yerger faced backlash after mourning Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a debate at Utah Valley University.
She expressed sympathy on Instagram but received criticism for her "selective empathy."
Critics highlighted her silence on issues like George Floyd's murder and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Yerger urged followers to focus on what matters and find faith.
Despite the criticism, her follower count remained steady, reflecting support from Kirk's fans.

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Fitness influencer Daisy Keech Yerger faced backlash after mourning Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a debate at Utah Valley University.
She expressed sympathy on Instagram but received criticism for her "selective empathy."
Critics highlighted her silence on issues like George Floyd's murder and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Yerger urged followers to focus on what matters and find faith.
Despite the criticism, her follower count remained steady, reflecting support from Kirk's fans.