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Raising Cane's Fires Staff Over Derogatory Remarks on Kirk

9/27/2025

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Raising Cane’s in Fort Collins, Colorado, fired employees for mocking Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
The firing followed Sept. 18 vigil for Charlie Kirk, where employees shouted derogatory remarks.
The Washington Post and Middle Tennessee State University terminated staff for comments about Kirk.
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over false claims linking Kirk's alleged assassin to the MAGA gang.

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Story summary

Raising Cane’s in Fort Collins, Colorado, fired employees for mocking Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
The firing followed Sept. 18 vigil for Charlie Kirk, where employees shouted derogatory remarks.
The Washington Post and Middle Tennessee State University terminated staff for comments about Kirk.
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over false claims linking Kirk's alleged assassin to the MAGA gang.