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How the killing of Charlie Kirk could change security protocols for political figures
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 21:11
But right now, let's bring in MSNBC political analyst and chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, Peter Baker, and MSNBC national security and intelligence analyst and former FBI supervisor, Rob Demo. Guys, welcome to both of you. So, Rob, we all essentially watch this investigation unfold in real time.What is your reaction to how it evolved from the very initial search to the suspect's arrest. I think if you've been involved in these, it was kind of a natural progression where in the beginn ...
‘This is meant to create a culture of fear’: Michigan Secy. of State on rising political violence
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 15:52
We begin this hour with the latest on the arrest of the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man authorities identified as as the suspected gunman is expected to be charged formally by prosecutors on Tuesday. NBC's Morgan Chesy joins us now from Spanish Fork, Utah. Morgan, thanks for joining us. Please update us on the latest. What's going on on the ground in Utah? Yeah, Jackie. Right now, Tyler Robinson, that 22-year-old suspect, is sitting insi ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-13 11:00
America has been through spikes of political violence before. Whether the murder of Charlie Kirk is a turning point is unknowable, but it feels that way https://t.co/NY3kufAthIPhoto: AP https://t.co/RydQBGVFkp ...
What's next for investigators & prosecutors in Charlie Kirk shooting case
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 04:15
And it is day 236 of the second Trump administration. It has been an overwhelming, challenging, difficult, emotional week. So, let's take a deep breath together and break down all that's happened and why it matters.After a day and a half search, authorities say they have caught the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah is in custody this evening. The c the county attorney plans to file official charges early next week.Investigators say it was his family that turned him ...
BREAKING: Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, makes first public remarks since his fatal shooting
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 01:19
He loved his life. He loved America. He loved nature, which helped him always bring him closer to God.He loved the Chicago Cubs. And my goodness, did he love the Oregon Ducks. Want me to say go Ducks.So, I have to since they play on Saturday. So, go Ducks. But most of all, Charlie loved his children and he loved me with all of his heart.And I knew that every day I knew that he made sure. I knew that every day. Every day he would ask me, "How can I serve you better? How can I be a better husband? How can I b ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-12 23:00
Political violence is not new in America, but a string of recent attacks has tensions high. On this week’s “Checks and Balance” we look at the legacy of Charlie Kirk and political animosity in the United States https://t.co/Gig3KYkHEC ...
Online radicalization happening “much faster than it used to”
NBC News· 2025-09-12 22:30
Hi, David. Hi. Thanks for having me.So, David, we heard from witnesses, police officers as well who spoke at the lack of a major security presence um for Charlie Kirk. Um during the news conference last night, the UVU police chief said there were about six police officers and then quote some plain closed police officers in the crowd as well. We also know Kirk himself had about nine or 10 personal security guards as well.Is that typical for a crowd size of about 3,000 or so attendees. That is, and that's the ...
Lawmakers are ‘changing their behavior’ as political violence in America is on the rise
NBC News· 2025-09-12 21:30
We will never be able to solve all the other problems including the violence problems that people are are worried about if we can't have a clash of ideas safely and securely even especially especially those ideas with which you disagree. Welcome back. The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah campus has reignited both the fears and the conversation about safety for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, especially as many prepare to hit the campaign trail ahead of next year's midterms.Repub ...
Talarico: 'Political violence has no place in America'
MSNBC· 2025-09-12 19:43
My faith, the faith I shared with Charlie Kerp, teaches me to love my neighbors as myself, not just my neighbors who look like me or pray like me or vote like me. I am tired of being pitted against my neighbor. I am tired of being told to hate my neighbor.People across the political spectrum in this state and in this country are hungry for a different kind of politics. Not not a politics of fear, not a politics of hate, not a politics of violence, but a politics of love. A love that can heal what's broken i ...
'This is our moment': Utah Gov. calls for 'off ramp' to political violence
MSNBC· 2025-09-12 18:40
Thank you again uh to our incredible law enforcement team who has worked so hard. Um Sheriff, I got a solid 90 minutes last night. So, I'm probably the most well-rested person up here.Uh ladies and gentlemen, I uh I get the microphone. So, uh I hope you'll permit me a moment just to share a few more thoughts about where we are and and how we got here and and uh and and maybe a little bit of where we go from here. Um, I I don't want to get too preachy, but I think it's important that we with eyes wide open u ...