Victor Davis Hanson Debunks Leftist Narratives on Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Debunking the "George Floyd Moment" Claim

• ❌ The assassination of Charlie Kirk is not a "George Floyd moment" for conservatives.
• 🕊️ Unlike the 2020 protests following George Floyd's death, which involved widespread violence, arson, and looting, the reaction to Kirk's death was peaceful, focusing on community, spirituality, and voter registration.
• criminal George Floyd had a history of eight felony convictions and was passing counterfeit currency when he encountered police, starkly contrasting with Kirk's life.

Refuting "Right on Right" Violence

• 🔪 Bullet casings found at the crime scene bore anti-fascist phrases and trans messaging, indicating the assassin's political leanings.
• 🏳️ The suspect, Tyler Robinson, was in a relationship with a transgender individual, contradicting the narrative that his background alone linked him to the right.
• 🎯 The assassin was reportedly obsessed with Kirk, made threats, and bragged about his marksmanship, aligning him with radical left-wing ideologies.

Contrasting Reactions to Tragedy

• 🚫 The left is accused of promiscuously using terms like "Nazi" and "fascist," lowering the bar for acceptable discourse.
• 📈 In contrast to the left's use of George Floyd's death to push radical DEI transformations and policy changes, the response to Kirk's death is focused on positive political action.
• 🗳️ The commemoration of Charlie Kirk is framed as a call to action for conservatives to register to vote and turn out in large numbers for the midterms to elect a conservative House and Senate.