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Charlie Kirk

Over 100 people have faced consequences for remarks about Charlie Kirk's death

A USA TODAY analysis shows more than 100 people have faced repercussions for remarks after the Sept. 10 slaying of Charlie Kirk.

Sept. 18, 2025Updated Sept. 19, 2025, 3:27 p.m. ET

Corrections and Clarifications: An earlier version of this report misstated the number of people dismissed by Clemson University. The university dismissed 3 employees.

The fallout continues for people who have made controversial comments about the Sept. 10 killing of political activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk.

Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is among more than 100 people across the country who face repercussions for remarks after Kirk's slaying, according to a USA TODAY analysis.

The analysis shows at least 50 educators, including high school teachers and college professors, have faced investigations or repercussions for their remarks amidst the wave of intense scrutiny of social media channels by Kirk's supporters.

Lawyers, doctors and first responders also have been fired, suspended, censured or are under investigation for their comments, as well as employees of private businesses, journalists and government employees, the analysis shows.

Instances have been cited in at least 28 states and the District of Columbia as Kirk's fans and followers have singled out social media posts and pointed them out to employers, calling for action to censure the employees. The employees have shared thoughts about Kirk, his legacy and the possible motives of the 22-year-old man charged in his death. Tyler Robinson, who grew up in a conservative Utah family, according to authorities and neighbors, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk during a Utah Valley University appearance.

On Sept. 17, Walt Disney-owned ABC announced it would indefinitely suspend "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for comments he made about the reaction to Kirk's killing on his late night show. Those comments drew the ire of the head of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr.

Jimmy Kimmel, seen during the Academy Awards in 2024, has had his late night show suspended indefinitely for remarks he made during a Sept. 15 monologue about the man suspected of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Among others facing disciplinary action are employees of private charitable institutions, airlines, medical workers, first responders and a U.S. Marine, according to media reports.

The USA TODAY Network has reported on dozens of cases, including:

(This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy, to add new information and to correct a misspelling/typo.)

Contributing: Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic

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