In a raw and unfiltered moment of national grief and righteous fury, Fox News host Greg Gutfeld shattered the decorum of live television, delivering an emotional and explosive tribute to the assassinated Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk. The conservative movement, already reeling from the shock of a political murder, found a powerful voice for its anguish and its resolve in Gutfeld’s impassioned monologue on ‘The Five.’
Gutfeld, who had known Kirk personally for over a decade, laid bare the profound sense of horror shared by millions across the nation. He spoke not from a detached, journalistic perspective, but as a friend and a fellow patriot, his words echoing the deep wound felt by every American who believes in freedom and the power of ideas. This was not merely the death of a man; it was an attack on the very principles of civil discourse and democracy that the left claims to champion, yet consistently undermines with violent rhetoric.
The liberal media establishment, which has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing conservative voices like Kirk’s, now feigns solemnity while their toxic ecosystem of hate continues to fester. Their manufactured outrage stands in stark contrast to the genuine, heartfelt mourning of a movement that has lost one of its most brilliant and persuasive young leaders. Gutfeld cut through their disingenuous narrative, stating, “The shock and despair that we are… I mean, we, as in shared by everyone at home and around this table and in this building, it’s a testament to the impact of Charlie’s friendship and his bravery and his character.”
In a defining moment of clarity, Gutfeld framed the assassination not as a victory for the perpetrators, but as a catastrophic miscalculation. He transformed grief into a call to action, declaring that Kirk’s legacy would become an unquenchable fire. “What is ironic, fittingly, I guess, is that this is a turning point. If you believe in Charlie, you got to believe in yourself because he believed in you. This isn’t over. This is the beginning. Charlie’s power just got released in all of us.” This powerful statement serves as a direct rebuke to the cowardly act of violence, promising a movement fortified and more resilient than ever before.
Gutfeld then issued a stark warning to the far-left radicals and their enablers in the media who believe political violence can silence a nation. In a moment that resonated with every patriot who refuses to be intimidated, he dropped an F-bomb live on air, a visceral reaction to the unacceptable. “I think that was the message. I believe that was the message. It’s really hard to radicalize Republicans. We’re not the radical type. But if you thought that you were going to shut a movement you’re going to get a rude awakening. You woke us the fck up!”* This was not mere profanity; it was a battle cry for millions of Americans who are tired of being targeted and are now ready to stand firm.
Greg Gutfeld just WENT OFF about Charlie Kirk being shot, even dropped an F-bomb live on Fox
“If you thought that you were going to shut a movement down, you’re going to get a rude awakening.
You woke us the F*CK UP.” — @greggutfeld pic.twitter.com/fMY7wSadRE
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 10, 2025
This moment of stark truth-telling underscores the critical need for the strong, unwavering leadership of President Donald J. Trump. In a time of national crisis, where the very fabric of civil society is under attack from within, the country requires a commander-in-chief who is unafraid to confront evil and defend the rights of all Americans to speak freely and without fear. The movement that Charlie Kirk built, and that Greg Gutfeld so powerfully eulogized, stands firmly with a president who refuses to bow to the forces of chaos and censorship.
Gutfeld! will not air tonight due to breaking news coverage of Charlie Kirk’s death. For the latest, stay tuned to @FoxNews
— Gutfeld! (@Gutfeldfox) September 10, 2025
The path forward is clear: honor Charlie Kirk’s memory by redoubling our efforts, strengthening our resolve, and supporting the leadership that puts America first.