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Kirk Murder, Trump Murder Support Reveal Foreign-Fueled Extremism

6/17/2026

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Report links rising anti-Christian extremism and assassination culture to foreign malign influence and an online “permission structure”, noting 38% of U.S. adults view murder of President Donald Trump as somewhat justified.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead at Utah Valley University in September 2025 after suspect Tyler Robinson confessed.
Jacob Wenske was charged with a felony for threatening to bomb an event targeting Erika Kirk.

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Report links rising anti-Christian extremism and assassination culture to foreign malign influence and an online “permission structure”, noting 38% of U.S. adults view murder of President Donald Trump as somewhat justified.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead at Utah Valley University in September 2025 after suspect Tyler Robinson confessed.
Jacob Wenske was charged with a felony for threatening to bomb an event targeting Erika Kirk.