US News Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson ‘deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,’ Utah gov says By Josh Christenson Published Sep. 13, 2025 Updated Sep. 13, 2025, 1:48 p.m. ET 2.1K Comments 1/2 The video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard WASHINGTON — Tyler Robinson, the alleged murderer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” a preliminary investigation revealed according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. Cox noted that Robinson’s political leanings had since become “very clear to us and to the investigators” in an interview with The Wall Street Journal — after Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday at Utah Valley University. At a recent family dinner, Robinson had mused over the conservative activist’s first stop of his American Comeback tour at the Orem campus, which was about a three hour drive from the alleged sniper’s home. Mugshot of Tyler Robinson. 7 Mugshot of Tyler Robinson. Utah Governor's Office Teenager sitting next to a machine gun. 7 Tyler Robinson with a machine gun on April 16, 2003. amber.j.robinson.1/Facebook Skip Ad The video player is currently playing an ad. Boy handling a bazooka with adult supervision. 7 Tyler Robinson with a bazooka on April 16, 2003. amber.j.robinson.1/Facebook The now-alleged shooter — who is not registered with any political party — had discussed how he “didn’t like” Kirk or “the viewpoints he had,” with a relative who responded that the now-slain 31-year-old Turning Point USA leader was “full of hate and spreading hate,” according to Cox and an affidavit. “They talked about why they didn’t like him and the viewpoints that he had,” the Republican governor added during a press conference Friday. Moments before he was struck with a single bullet in the neck, the father of two young kids had been answering a question about mass shootings carried out by transgender people. Explore More An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Collage of a debate, a mugshot, and a religious service In Europe, too, Charlie Kirk’s message of faith fed Gen Z’s hunger for meaning Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fired back at criticism he received for expressing his condolences to the family of assassinated conservative pundit Charlie Kirk, demanding people “unfollow” him on social media if they don’t like it. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson slams critics, defends expressing condolences to Charlie Kirk’s family An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Tyler Robinson appears in his junior yearbook picture, Image 2 shows Tyler Robinson appears in his junior yearbook picture Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin Tyler Robinson appears to be social teen in high school yearbook Evidence found at the scene of the fatal shooting provided a glimpse at a gunman with connections to left-leaning internet culture, including bullet casings that were retrieved bearing the phrase ‘Hey fascist! Catch!’ Other casings had etchings that read “if you read this, you are gay lmao” and the Italian phrase, “Bella Ciao,” which has roots in the anti-fascist movement during World War II but has since become popular on TikTok. Robinson’s roommate also presented Discord messages from a contact named “Tyler” that discussed the need to retrieve a rifle. The alleged murderer’s Mauser model 98 bolt-action rifle with a scope mounted on it was found in a wooded area not far from the Utah university. Family photo in front of red rocks. 7 The conservative activist was at a stop on his American Comeback tour when the shooting occurred. Erika Kirk The accused killer attended a Mormon church “when he was younger,” a neighbor who knew the Robinson family told The Post Friday. His parents — Matt Robinson and Amber Jones Robinson — have been identified as registered Republicans. “I just know them as very good people,” Alanea Shaw told Fox 13 Salt Lake City of the Robinson family. “They are quiet and kind of keep to themselves a lot, but whenever I’ve needed anything, they’ve been able to come over and help, very graciously and kindly.” Robinson, 22, had received a scholarship to attend Utah State after having gotten top marks on his ACT exam and a perfect GPA, the Journal reported. At age 15, he had apparently developed enough online literacy to have dressed up as “some guy from a meme” for Halloween, according to posts on Facebook from his mother. Charlie Kirk speaking at a Utah Valley University event. 7 Robinson allegedly killed Kirk on September 10, 2025. via REUTERS One post showed Robinson wearing headphones and using a new computer and accessories he had “been wanting” and apparently gotten as a gift on Christmas Day 2013. Robinson was turned in by his dad through a minister who was a family friend after having revealed to his father that he’d rather kill himself than surrender, law enforcement sources said. Ghoulish liberals appallingly celebrated Kirk’s assassination, while even some Democratic lawmakers and officials blamed the conservative and Trump’s MAGA movement for the bloodshed.
-
-
-
Nobody is telling you how FUCKED every military on Earth just became. Everyone is watching the war. The missiles flying. The explosions. Nobody is talking about the fact that Israel just made missiles OBSOLETE. The Iron Beam. A 100-kilowatt laser. Deployed in LIVE COMBAT for the first time in human history. Not a test. Not a prototype. Real war. Real Iranian missiles. Destroyed in mid-air. By a beam of light. → Cost per Iron Dome interceptor: $50,000 → Cost per Iron Beam shot: $2 → That is not a typo. Two. Dollars. Iran spent $20,000 building a drone. Israel deleted it with $2 of electricity. Iran fires 100 drones in a swarm attack. Cost to Iran: $2,000,000. Cost to Israel: $200. 💀 Here's what nobody is explaining to you: This doesn't just change THIS war. This changes ALL war. Forever. → Every missile Iran has ever built is now worthless scrap metal → Russia's entire missile stockpile? Obsolete overnight. → China's "carrier killer" ballistic missiles? The ones they spent $50,000,000,000 developing? Junk. → North Korea's only leverage — its missile program? Gone. → The Iron Beam never runs out of ammo. It runs on ELECTRICITY. → It fires at the speed of light. Nothing can dodge it. → It's silent. No explosion. The missile just vanishes. → Every country that invested in missiles just watched decades of military spending become worthless in real time. The US spent $200,000,000,000 on missile defense over 40 years. Israel just replaced it with a laser that costs less than a coffee per shot. This is not an upgrade. This is the end of an era. The age of missiles just died on live television and nobody is talking about it. Bookmark this. You're watching the biggest shift in military history since the atomic bomb.
-
-
-
-
-
When people lose a political battle do they historicaly turn into angry yelling people as to deal with the loss Searching the web 48 results Yes, historically and psychologically, people (and groups) who lose a major political battle often respond with heightened anger, vocal outrage, yelling/protesting, resentment, and sometimes radicalization. This isn't universal—some accept defeat gracefully and move on—but it's a very common pattern across time, cultures, and ideologies. It's not just "sore losing"; it's a mix of emotional coping, group dynamics, and strategic behavior.Why this happensPsychological mechanisms: Political loss threatens identity, status, and worldview. Anger serves as a defense— it masks grief, fear, or helplessness, provides a sense of agency ("I'm fighting back!"), and bonds the "losers" together against the "winners." Resentment can feel empowering; it turns passive defeat into active narrative of injustice or betrayal. Scapegoating opponents (or "elites," "traitors," etc.) is classic. Contempt and rage can even be enjoyable in the short term as they elevate the self above the "enemy." Group polarization: In defeat, factions often radicalize. Moderates get sidelined, while louder, angrier voices dominate the conversation. This creates echo chambers where outrage is rewarded with attention, loyalty, and status within the group. "Radical loser" dynamic: Some thinkers describe how those who feel like societal or political "losers" adopt aggression as identity—lashing out to reclaim dignity or visibility. This shows up in both left- and right-wing movements after defeats. Historical examplesAncient & early modern: After military or political defeats (e.g., Athens condemning leaders like Phocion post-losses), losers often turned to bitter recriminations, purges, or mob anger. Grievance-fueled rebellions like Bacon's Rebellion (1676 Virginia) started with angry colonists feeling unprotected and ignored by authorities—leading to violence and burning the capital. U.S. history: The 1790s were full of rage—Whiskey Rebellion mobs tarred-and-feathered tax collectors; partisan newspapers accused opponents of betraying the Revolution. Post-Civil War, defeated Southern ex-Confederates channeled anger into Democratic Party resurgence, voter suppression, and Jim Crow. William Jennings Bryan's 1896 loss (and the Populist movement's collapse) saw agrarian "losers" fuel fiery rhetoric against "eastern elites," influencing later movements. 20th-century labor strikes or civil rights setbacks often involved angry protests turning confrontational. Recent patterns: Losers of elections frequently enter a "wilderness" phase of internal anger and finger-pointing. Examples include post-2016 progressive/Democratic infighting (some turning to strident resistance or identity-focused outrage), or post-2020 Trump supporters embracing "stolen election" narratives that fueled protests and threats. On the other side, losses have led to accusations of fascism or betrayal, with vocal media and street anger. Both sides show extremists using more negative, angry language than moderates. This pattern appears across the spectrum—left after economic/globalization "losses," right after cultural or foreign policy shifts, populists feeling like "globalization losers," etc. Anger often drives participation (protests, voting, organizing) but can also lead to violence, conspiracy thinking, or long-term bitterness if unresolved.Not always "yelling" foreverMany groups eventually adapt: they regroup, moderate, learn lessons, or win future battles. The U.S. survived the angry 1790s and became a stable nation. Populist energy from 1890s "losers" reshaped parties without destroying democracy. But unchecked, it can deepen polarization, erode trust, or spawn extremism.In short, yes—turning to loud, angry expressions is a frequent historical response to political loss. It helps process the pain and rally the faithful, but it risks becoming performative or destructive if it replaces constructive strategy. Humans are tribal; defeat stings, and yelling is one way we cope and signal we're not done fighting. The healthier paths (reflection, adaptation, bridge-building) exist but are harder in polarized times.
-
-
No comments:
Post a Comment