Colbert on Charlie Kirk: Avoiding Doomsday Prediction | Video
A Nation mourns: Colbert,FBI Respond to Charlie Kirk’s Killing
Orem,Utah – The nation is reeling after the shocking murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk,31,who was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon while at a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. The brazen attack, carried out from a distance of 100-200 yards away, has sparked widespread grief and concern, prompting responses from figures across the political spectrum, including comedian Stephen Colbert.
In a somber cold open recorded for Wednesday night’s “The Late Show,” Colbert addressed the tragedy, expressing his condolences to Kirk’s family and loved ones. Reflecting on his own childhood during the politically charged 1960s, Colbert voiced his fears about the potential for escalating political violence.”Political Violence only leads to more political violence,” he stated, adding, “And I pray with all my heart that this is the aberrant action