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Right-Wing Influencer Charlie Kirk Assassinated; Trump Seeks Death Penalty
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- Charlie Kirk, a right-wing influencer, was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
- Candace Owens claimed Kirk was disillusioned with Israel and lost a major donor over Tucker Carlson.
- Donor Robert Shillman withdrew a $2 million pledge after Kirk's comments about Carlson.
- President Donald Trump said he will seek the death penalty for suspect Tyler Robinson, arrested shortly after shooting.
