In the Bay Area, activists have come together to denounce the rise in political violence. They argue that this is not an issue of left versus right, but of right versus wrong, while also warning against the suppression of free speech in public forums.

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.