Ted Cruz has called out author Stephen King after he criticized the late Charlie Kirk.

Writing on X, the Texas Republican called King "a horrible, evil, twisted liar" after he claimed Kirk - who was fatally shot on Wednesday - "advocated stoning gays to death."

Why It Matters

Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative influencer, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah during a question-and-answer session on campus.

He was struck in the neck by a single gunshot. Kirk collapsed, was rushed to a local hospital, and was later pronounced dead.

The Donald Trump ally was also the founder and executive director of Turning Point USA and frequently visited university campuses to deliver talks.

Kirk's death has triggered an outpouring of grief from his supporters, but others

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