Some Republicans Say Democrats ‘Own’ Charlie Kirk’s Killing

Several Trump allies called for the administration to investigate and shut down groups in response to the shooting, although law enforcement has not identified the suspect.

Rep. Derrick Van Orden speaks with reporters.
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In the hours after conservative icon Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, some House Republicans and MAGA figures were quick to blame Democrats and left-wing groups for the violence.

Some even called for liberals broadly to be investigated and punished.

On the House floor, an extended and expletive-riddled shouting match broke out between some Democrats and Republicans after a moment of silence was called for Kirk, during which Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, accused Democrats of being responsible for the shooting.