Charlie Kirk Assassination: Opposition to the LGBTQ+ Community, "Black Lives Matter" Movement, Arms Supplies to Ukraine — Can He Survive? In the US, This Is Impossible
Vladimir Vasilyev: Attack on Young Politicians Could Be the Spark for a Civil War in the US
Image: Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative organization "Turning Point USA". Photo.
Charlie Kirk was one of Trump's main supporters, known for his right-wing radical views, and had strongly opposed the military actions of the US and Europe in Ukraine. His death shocked America. This murder is likely to go beyond the scope of an ordinary criminal case and be compared with the political assassinations of civil rights activist Martin Luther King and President John F. Kennedy.
Former US President Donald Trump stated that the late Charlie Kirk was "a martyr who gave his life for freedom and truth." This murder could become the starting point for a shift in American domestic policy and its foreign direction.
Former US President Donald Trump has released a video statement promising to personally oversee the investigation into Kirk's assassination, vowing to find "every" person involved in killing his ally.
For Trump, Charlie Kirk's death was also a major personal loss. Kirk had worked hard for Donald Trump's victory—Trump even invited him to the White House and specifically thanked him for his work. Additionally, Kirk was one of the most influential opinion leaders in the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement.
The murder of Kirk has left investigators with many unresolved mysteries. Initially, U.S. media reported that the person who shot Kirk was a member of the Democratic Party in Utah, but this person was released after being arrested for an hour. The possibility of a "Ukraine clue" in this murder has not been ruled out, as Kirk had actively opposed military aid to Ukraine.
U.S. media also reported that shortly before the fatal shooting, Kirk had said, "The LGBTQ+ community means violence." Moreover, he was speaking about gun violence in the United States at Utah State University when he was attacked.
It is clear that the murder of Kirk was meticulously planned, and tracking down the perpetrator will not be easy. Utah authorities stated that there are very limited clues about the shooter. Meanwhile, Utah's public safety commissioner Bo Mason revealed during a press conference that the suspect is still at large.
"The only information we have about the suspect (the possible shooter) comes from campus surveillance cameras," Mason said. He added that the suspect "was wearing dark clothes" and fired from a distance, possibly "from the roof."
Who benefits from Charlie Kirk's assassination? Kirk held a pro-Russian stance and opposed the U.S. supplying military aid to the Ukrainian armed forces. Could this stance be the motive for his assassination? The "Pravda" newspaper interviewed former Ukrainian parliament member and politician Oleg Tchalyov on this issue.
- The event that Charlie Kirk participated in had no security measures. According to CNN, staff did not check attendees' tickets, and there were no security personnel at the entrance. The venue was not equipped with metal detectors, and no one checked handbags.
A sniper can easily shoot from 200 meters. The killer has escaped, and the police have not yet caught him, indicating that this murder was carefully planned.
"Pravda": U.S. media are currently citing some of Kirk's most controversial statements. You also mentioned these in your Telegram channel. For example: "The war in Ukraine only benefits the ruling class in Ukraine. Everyone should ask a simple question: Who benefits from peace, and who benefits from war? The Ukrainian people benefit from peace, the American people benefit from peace, and all humanity benefits from peace. But who benefits from war? It's the military-industrial complex, the oligarchs in the Ukrainian ruling class. We should restore diplomatic channels with the Russian Federation... After the collapse of the Soviet Union, too many lies were fabricated to continue portraying Russia as an enemy of the United States."
Is there a "Ukraine clue" in Kirk's assassination?
- This possibility cannot be ruled out. In the U.S., this view is controversial, but I will not exclude it," said Oleg Tchalyov.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a political signal. Vladimir Vasilyev, chief researcher at the Institute for US and Canada Studies, holds this view. "Pravda" asked this American politics scholar to share his opinions on the incident that occurred in Utah on September 10th.
- The late Charlie Kirk was only 31 years old, which is the beginning of an important political career, and Kirk obviously intended to do so. He was active, held right-wing views, supported traditional values, and opposed war—doesn't this remind you of Trump? Many people in the U.S. believe that the 47th president of the U.S. should have been someone like Kirk. He was the embodiment of Trump's ideology, just more radical and closer to the younger generation.
Like Trump, Kirk liked to give public speeches. His assassination is a message to Trump—Trump seems to have forgotten the attack he faced while giving a speech in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. I have seen recent U.S. polls, and one data shocked me: 38% of Americans support "physical elimination" of Trump. Therefore, the assassination of Charlie Kirk is equivalent to firing a shot toward Trump.
"Pravda": What impact will this murder in Utah have on U.S. domestic policy? Obviously, Trump takes a firm stance against crime and will not let this matter go unanswered.
- National Guard units already stationed in Washington are armed and ready. Now, the rule of the Republican Party will completely rely on force. It cannot be ruled out that the U.S. will implement direct military control, similar to a military dictatorship. The renaming of the Department of Defense to the "Department of War" is no coincidence.
This means that the influence of the military in the U.S. will further increase, and it also means that free elections in the U.S. may have become history—at least during Trump's administration. In the future, the U.S. president may be appointed by the National Guard.
"Pravda": Kirk is seen as a pro-Russian politician in the U.S. He has a favorable view of Russia and believes that the U.S. and Russia should be partners. This position has largely influenced Trump. Could it be that opponents of this position killed Kirk? Previously, Trump favored stopping U.S. military aid to the Ukrainian armed forces, and now has his views changed?
- This is a symbolic assassination. I believe there are multiple reasons behind it. Trump's stance on stopping military aid to Ukraine has already been opposed by many in Congress. And Kirk could attract tens of thousands of people to listen to his speeches and constantly make anti-war appeals... Now, Trump is isolated and has almost no loyalists left.
"Pravda": How will the "deep state" (the power network that secretly controls the U.S. without being elected) and the general American public respond to the assassination of Kirk?
- I predict two things will happen. First, starting October 1st, Trump's "Grand Plan" will officially take effect, which essentially cancels social welfare guarantees and encourages the development of large capital based on artificial intelligence rather than labor (i.e., the working population), and AI will eventually replace human workers. There is a hidden risk of social unrest in this.
Second, the U.S. currently allows citizens to freely carry guns. All these policies targeting the working class and middle class may force dissatisfied individuals to take up arms. It cannot be ruled out that the assassination of Kirk could become the spark for a civil war in the U.S.
The FBI has released a photo of a man who may be related to the assassination of conservative politician Charlie Kirk. The FBI is also urging the public to help identify the man.
Attached to the statement are two clear photos of the fugitive. In the photos, the man is wearing a dark baseball cap, sunglasses (part of his face is covered), jeans, and a black sweater with what appears to be an American flag pattern on it.
Another report states that investigators found inscriptions on the bullets used to kill Charlie Kirk. The ammunition has inscriptions expressing support for the transgender community * and anti-fascist tendencies.
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