Charlie Kirk’s murder has triggered a storm of political finger-pointing and heightened rhetoric. Former President Donald Trump blames the “radical left,” while far-right influencers call for vengeance, underscoring the deepening fractures in American politics.

The reported assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shocked the nation, signaling a troubling rise in political violence. Experts, including CBS News’ Robert Costa and AEI’s Matthew Continetti, urge immediate, strategic measures to prevent further attacks.