The assassination of Charlie Kirk has created a critical moment in American history. The left has been allowed to operate with impunity for too long, stirring up hatred, dehumanizing conservatives, and even calling directly for violence. That culture of permission led to multiple attempts on President Trump’s life — and to the murder of Charlie Kirk.

The situation calls for clarity and discipline. Vice President JD Vance and senior adviser Stephen Miller have delivered both. They’ve made the case that leftist terror must be crushed swiftly but lawfully, framing the crackdown as justice, not revenge. Pam Bondi managed to smash that framing with a single phrase: “hate speech.”

The administration has both the legal authority and the political capital to act — but only if it stays focused. B

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