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"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson is facing criticism for asking former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) whether Republicans should "reflect" on their rhetoric following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk — a question critics say unfairly politicized a tragic moment.

Kirk, a husband and father of two, was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday and later died from his injuries. While much of America is shaken by the horrific killing, some on the political left have pointed fingers at Kirk and fellow conservatives.

Award-winning broadcaster Tim Brando, who spent 18 years at CBS Sports before moving to Fox Sports in 2014, said Burleson’s comments should not

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