The Charlie Kirk Shooting & the Rise of Political Violence
Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky share their immediate reactions to the assassination attempt on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Utah.
Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky share their immediate reactions to the assassination attempt on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Utah. As a shooting survivor, Cameron explains why this event was particularly triggering, and why it must be recognized for what it is: a school shooting. They also examine the political fallout. Will the right turn Charlie Kirk into a martyr? Why does Turning Point USA resonate with young people? And how will this event shape the already escalating wave of political violence?
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