The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves across the nation, revealing the terrifying depths of the left’s violent rhetoric and the urgent need for a strong, principled response. Instead of confronting the radical left-wing terror networks fueling this environment of hate, we see the liberal media and weak-willed officials consistently missing the point and failing to protect American citizens.
In a stunning display of misplaced priorities, Attorney General Pam Bondi went on Fox News to discuss an already-resolved incident at an Office Depot, rather than focusing on the real threat. Bondi stated, “Employers, you have an obligation to get rid of people. You need to look at people who are saying horrible things, and they shouldn’t be working with you. Businesses cannot discriminate. If you want to go in and print posters with Charlie’s pictures on them for a vigil, you have to let them do that. We can prosecute you for that. I have Harmeet Dhillon right now in our civil rights unit looking at that immediately.”
This focus on punishing a retail store has drawn fierce and justified criticism from powerful conservative voices who understand the grave dangers we face. Popular commentator Matt Walsh unleashed on Bondi for wasting precious resources, demanding her immediate firing. Walsh correctly argued, “Get rid of her. Today. This is insane. Conservatives have fought for decades for the right to refuse service to anyone. We won that fight. Now Pam Bondi wants to roll it all back for no reason. The employee who didn’t print the flyer was already fired by his employer. This stuff is being handled successfully through free speech and free markets.”
The conservative movement is united in its demand for the Trump administration to direct its power toward dismantling the violent leftist networks that celebrated Kirk’s murder. We need our Justice Department focused on genuine threats, not on frivolous lawsuits against corporations for the actions of a single low-level employee. As Walsh hammered home, “We need the AG focused on bringing down the left wing terror cells, not prosecuting Office Depot for God’s sake.”
It is especially grotesque to see the concept of “hate speech” laws being invoked in the name of Charlie Kirk, a man who was a staunch and unwavering defender of the First Amendment. This misguided approach plays directly into the hands of the left, which has long sought to weaponize the government to silence its political opponents. Walsh blasted this hypocrisy, noting, “And having a ‘hate speech’ crackdown in the name of Charlie Kirk — a man who absolutely rejected ‘hate speech’ laws — is especially grotesque.”
The liberal media continues to ignore the escalating calls for violence from the left, choosing instead to platform and normalize this dangerous behavior. They have created an environment where assassinations are cheered and conservative voices are targeted. In stark contrast, President Donald Trump remains the last line of defense for law and order, demanding that the full force of the law be brought against those who engage in political violence.
Bondi: If you want to go and print posters with Charlie's picture for a vigil, you have to let them do that. We can prosecute you for that. We have right now our civil rights unit looking at that. pic.twitter.com/GugF4PsGwZ
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 16, 2025
Attorney General Bondi did later clarify her position on actual threats, stating, “Hate speech that crosses the line into threats of violence is NOT protected by the First Amendment. It’s a crime. For far too long, we’ve watched the radical left normalize threats, call for assassinations, and cheer on political violence. That era is over… You cannot call for someone’s murder. You cannot swat a Member of Congress. You cannot dox a conservative family and think it will be brushed off as ‘free speech.’ These acts are punishable crimes, and every single threat will be met with the full force of the law.”
Hate speech laws don’t exist. There also aren’t any laws against refusing to print a flyer for a memorial service. So yes I want the AG to ignore laws that don’t exist.
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) September 16, 2025
This is the strong stance that Americans demand and deserve. We must channel our outrage into productive action, supporting President Trump’s mission to eradicate the domestic terror cells that threaten our republic and to ensure that Charlie Kirk’s legacy is one of fearless free speech, not government overreach.