Shockwaves continue after Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, and now an NBC analyst has lost his job over his remarks. Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University and later died from his injuries.
President Donald Trump mourned the loss, calling him “the great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk.” He added, “Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family.”
During live coverage, analyst Matthew Dowd described Kirk as “divisive” and claimed hateful words lead to hateful actions. The comments sparked instant backlash online. One critic called the remarks “an unhinged rant,” accusing Dowd of implying Kirk’s murder was deserved.
Truly an unhinged rant from a lefty lunatic. Imagine saying somebody basically deserves to get murdered for their political beliefs just cause you don’t agree with him.
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) September 10, 2025
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MSNBC quickly responded, confirming Dowd had been fired and issuing a public apology. “There is no place for violence in America, political or otherwise,” the network’s president said.
The firing has ignited debate about free speech, media responsibility, and the tone of political commentary during national tragedies.