BREAKING: Outrage has erupted online after former Michigan prosecutor Carol Siemon suggested that Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was responsible for his own assassination due to his pro-Second Amendment stance. Kirk, aged 31, was shot and killed on July 25, 2023, while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, during his American Comeback Tour.
Siemon’s inflammatory remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter), have drawn widespread condemnation. “I’m sure he doesn’t mind because he has said that shootings and gun deaths are a price he is willing to pay for nearly unfettered abilities to possess and use firearms,” Siemon wrote. She added, “I support sensible firearm control, and perhaps he will too.” This comment has since been deleted following backlash.
As tributes pour in for the conservative activist and father of two, Siemon’s statement has been labeled as insensitive and politically charged. Former Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard criticized her for “politicizing the murder of a young father and husband,” pointing out that her tenure as prosecutor contributed to rising crime rates in Lansing, Michigan.
Kirk was engaging with supporters and detractors at the time of the shooting, which has been described as a shocking act of violence against a prominent conservative figure. Vigils are being held across the United States in memory of Kirk, with attendees calling for unity and healing in the wake of this tragedy.
Siemon’s record as prosecutor has faced scrutiny, particularly for her handling of gun-related crimes. In 2019, she allowed a plea deal that let Anthony McRae, responsible for the 2023 Michigan State University mass shooting, avoid jail time, leading to severe criticism of her judgment.
This incident raises urgent questions about the safety of public figures and the implications of political rhetoric. As investigations continue, the impact of Kirk’s assassination resonates deeply within the conservative community and beyond.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
