CNN Panel Discussed Charlie Kirk’s Comments on Race 38 Hours Before Shooting

Tommy Christopher Sep 11th, 2025, 11:36 am

CNN anchor Abby Phillip and three network analysts called out Charlie Kirk — activist and co-founder of the pro-Trump super PAC — on race just 38 hours before the shooting that claimed his life.

The political and media world were stunned when news broke Wednesday afternoon that Kirk had been shot during an event at Utah Valley University by a shooter who remains at large. Hours later, news broke that Kirk died from the injuries he sustained in that shooting.

Kirk was the subject of some sharp criticism on Monday’s edition of CNN NewsNight , as Phillip hosted a panel comprised of Van Jones , Brad Todd , Neera Tanden , Arthur Aidala , and

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