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Controversy Erupts Over Abigail Spanberger Campaign Organizer's Remarks on Charlie Kirk's Murder
10/28/2025, 1:31:01 AM
Incident Overview: Hidden Camera Footage Sparks Backlash
A campaign organizer for Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, Maame Ama Deegbe, has come under scrutiny after being recorded laughing and rolling her eyes when discussing the murder of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. The footage, released by Human Events, captures Deegbe responding to an undercover reporter posing as a voter shortly after Kirk's assassination on September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University. Deegbe's comments have ignited controversy in the politically charged atmosphere of Virginia, where Spanberger is in a tight race against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Key Remarks and Reactions
In the video, Deegbe initially claims she cannot legally discuss Kirk's death but expresses a willingness to hear the reporter's thoughts. However, her tone shifts when pressed for her opinion. She states, “I would be sad if you had died. I don’t think I would — I’ll leave it there. You seem like a good person,” followed by a dismissive remark about Kirk, suggesting he was not a “good person.” Deegbe later asserts that the campaign officially denounces political violence and is distancing itself from the controversy surrounding Kirk's death.
Criticism and Opposition: Fallout from the Comments
Deegbe's remarks have drawn significant backlash, particularly in light of her previous comments about Spanberger, whom she referred to as a “CIA agent.” Additionally, she made derogatory remarks about Earle-Sears, calling her a “Black woman who thinks that slavery should be brought back.” Following the release of the footage, Deegbe deleted her LinkedIn profile, and the Spanberger campaign has faced increased scrutiny for its handling of the situation.
Official Statements & Responses
The Spanberger campaign has not issued an immediate response to the controversy surrounding Deegbe's comments. However, the campaign has previously emphasized its stance against political violence. The incident adds to a series of challenges for Spanberger, who has continued to support Attorney General candidate Jay Jones despite his controversial remarks advocating violence against a Republican candidate.
What's Next: Implications for the Campaign
As the November 4 election approaches, Spanberger maintains a narrow lead in the polls, which indicate a competitive race against Earle-Sears. The fallout from Deegbe's comments may impact voter perceptions and the overall dynamics of the campaign as both candidates prepare for the final stretch leading to the election.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the video has been widely circulated, there are no independent confirmations of the claims made by Deegbe regarding Kirk or the implications of her comments. The Spanberger campaign's silence on the matter raises questions about its strategy moving forward in light of the controversy.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I would be sad if you had died. I don’t think I would — I’ll leave it there. You seem like a good person,” — Maame Ama Deegbe, Campaign Organizer
- “Our stance on it [Kirk’s death] for the most part has been we denounce political violence. And we are staying very far away from it,” — Maame Ama Deegbe, Campaign Organizer
- “It’s like either vote for the Black woman who thinks that slavery should be brought back or vote for the White woman who was in the CIA.” — Maame Ama Deegbe, Campaign Organizer
