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What Vance said about Charlie Kirk?

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Vice President J.D. Vance paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, blamed left-wing extremism for his death, and encouraged Kirk's supporters to continue his legacy. Vance also expressed that there is no civility in celebrating political assassination.

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Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration

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  • Vice President J.D. Vance and President Trump blamed left-wing extremism for Charlie Kirk's killing. 14s
  • The Trump administration announced investigations into left-wing groups and non-profits. 40s
  • Authorities have not found evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson was paid or working with an organization. 1m 5s
  • Kirk's legacy remains controversial, with criticism sparking backlash and some people losing jobs over social media posts. 1m 47s
  • Investigators have a DNA match linking the suspect to items found at the crime scene. 2m 28s
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Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration
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CBC News
2 hours ago
Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration

Vice President J.D. Vance paid personal tribute to Charlie Kirk, using Kirk's podcast to share memories and assign blame to left-wing extremism for Kirk's killing.

Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration
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CBC News
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Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration

Vance stated, 'Left-wing extremism that has grown up over the last few years and I believe is part of the reason why Charlie was killed.'

Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration
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CBC News
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Charlie Kirk’s killing prompts broad threats from Trump administration

Vance encouraged Kirk supporters to keep up their activism in response to criticism and backlash over Kirk's legacy.

Investigators focus on motive of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer
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CBS America
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Investigators focus on motive of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer

Vance, taking over Kirk's radio show, said, 'We don't believe in political violence, but we do believe in civility. And there is no civility in the celebration of political assassination.'

Pastor Lucas Miles discusses Charlie Kirk, new book
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Pastor Lucas Miles discusses Charlie Kirk, new book

Vance said, 'Now that Charlie's in heaven, I'll ask him to talk to the big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends, and the country he loved so dearly. You ran a good race, my friend. We've got it from here.'

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