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As you’ve no doubt heard by now, political pundit and podcast host Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking engagement in Utah on Wednesday.
Kirk was struck in the neck by a bullet while addressing a large crowd at Utah Valley University. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died shortly thereafter.
The Turning Point USA founder was a husband and father, and his death is being mourned by millions.
Of course, Kirk was also one of the most divisive and controversial figures in the American media landscape, and the shooting has led to a complex discourse about the connection between speech and violence.
One detractor who instantly regretted his comments about Kirk’s views was MSNBC contributor Matt Dowd.
MSNBC reportedly cuts ties with Matt Do