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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kevin E G Perry

Charlie Kirk South Park episode pulled off air after Trump ally’s death

  • Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University.
  • Comedy Central has removed a re-run of a recent South Park episode, which mocked Kirk, from its cable schedule, although it is still available to stream on Paramount+.
  • Some of Kirk's supporters and MAGA figures have blamed the South Park episode and "leftist rhetoric" for inciting hatred that they believe led to his death.
  • Despite Kirk himself describing the parody episode as "hilarious" in a TikTok post, critics argue the show "fomented the hatred necessary" for the incident.
  • President Donald Trump has attributed Kirk's death to the "radical left," pledging that his administration will pursue those responsible for this and other acts of political violence.

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