The assassination of Charlie Kirk offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target, including influencers.

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Kirk was in a familiar setting on Wednesday before a large crowd at a university in Utah, a red state where voting trends largely aligned with his conservative views. The political activist appeared with his own security team, as he has at scores of events on other campuses.

Security experts interviewed by The Associated Press questioned whether the event was sufficiently staffed but also acknowledged the limitations

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