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EPA Fires Employee for Celebrating Political Violence Online

10/4/2025

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin fired an employee for celebrating the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk on social media.
The posts included mocking images and phrases that referenced political violence.
This incident reflects increasing scrutiny over online political rhetoric among government employees.
The EPA aims to prevent taxpayer support for harmful views expressed online.

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Story summary

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin fired an employee for celebrating the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk on social media.
The posts included mocking images and phrases that referenced political violence.
This incident reflects increasing scrutiny over online political rhetoric among government employees.
The EPA aims to prevent taxpayer support for harmful views expressed online.