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Is Charlie Kirk's shooter a leftist?

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Authorities and multiple sources indicate the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting was described by friends and family as having been radicalized to left-wing or leftist ideology, though official records show he was unaffiliated with any political party and did not vote recently.

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Feds investigating trans connection to Charlie Kirk murder

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  • Authorities are investigating the murder of Charlie Kirk, focusing on the suspect's political beliefs. 11s
  • Governor Cox confirmed the suspect is not cooperating, so investigators are turning to friends and family. 15s
  • The FBI is examining the suspect's trans partner, who is cooperating with law enforcement. 2m 34s
  • Investigators are reviewing online activity on pro-trans and left-wing sites for evidence of radicalization. 4m 22s
  • Federal authorities are considering whether the case may be classified as domestic terrorism. 5m 41s
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Feds investigating trans connection to Charlie Kirk murder
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Newsmax
14 hours ago
Feds investigating trans connection to Charlie Kirk murder

Evidence so far suggests the suspect was motivated by leftist ideology, according to the governor.

Charlie Kirk suspect appeared to confess to murder on Discord
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CBS News
19 hours ago
Charlie Kirk suspect appeared to confess to murder on Discord

The FBI director said the suspect's family and friends told investigators he subscribed to a left-wing ideology.

Utah governor: suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting became ‘radicalized’
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CBC News
2 days ago
Utah governor: suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting became ‘radicalized’

Authorities note the suspect came from a conservative family but developed different ideological views, described as radicalized after dropping out of university.

Suspect in assassination of Charlie Kirk not cooperating
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CBS News
2 days ago
Suspect in assassination of Charlie Kirk not cooperating

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said the suspect's friends and family claim he was radicalized to the left.

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