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Wisconsin lawmakers debated a resolution to honor assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

Democrats objected to the resolution, citing past comments by Kirk they described as racist and bigoted.

Republicans defended Kirk, condemning the political violence that led to his death and calling for civility.

The debate grew tense, with one senator's microphone being cut off and accusations of hypocrisy from both sides.

MADISON - Wisconsin lawmakers clashed in the state Senate on Tuesday over a resolution written to honor Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was assassinated in September.

Democrats objected to honoring Kirk on what would be his 32nd birthday largely because of comments Kirk made about Black American

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