Charlie Kirk's record of 'bigotry, hatred and White Supremacy' means there is no legacy to honor, says Ilhan Omar
Source: The Independent
Tuesday 30 September 2025 06:18 EDT
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has said There is no legacy to honor, following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Speaking to former CNN broadcaster Don Lemon, who asked Omar if she felt she needed to apologize for her previous comments on Kirks political views, which have led to fierce criticism by her Republican opponents, Omar responded: I have nothing to apologize for.
"You know, it is a tragedy that Charlie Kirk was killed in that way. I feel for his widow and his children. They will have to live with that for the rest of their lives."
She added, But there is no legacy to honor. It was a legacy filled with bigotry, hatred, and White supremacy. And as a Black woman and as a Muslim in this country, I refuse to join the chorus that changes the history of what is on the record from this man."
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/charlie-kirk-white-supremacy-ilhan-omar-b2836374.html
marble falls
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(215 posts)Blues Heron
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(193,924 posts)Solly Mack
(96,087 posts)dalton99a
(91,205 posts)wolfie001
(6,550 posts)All have well-stocked, personal armories. Wonder how things are gonna go when tRUMP's fake, AI economy implodes.
Vogon_Glory
(10,139 posts)when a lot of unemployed male Trumpers find themselves unemployed, their Medicare and Social Security benefits vanished, their housing gone, and facing utter destitution.
popsdenver
(1,045 posts)You know, survival of the fittest, and all that..........sort of a modern day "Road Warrior" mentality................LOL
Vogon_Glory
(10,139 posts)husbands find themselves out on the street without being able to feed or shelter their families. Weve already seen male suicides caused by that and Im worried that we may see morea LOT more.
one of the many un-intentional consequences of Republican Fascism. Probably most true of farmers so far......
OldBaldy1701E
(9,552 posts)I have been to her 'town halls' twice now, and I have not been allowed to say anything. Probably because I look like a rethug... big, old, bald white guy... which is somewhat off-putting, to be honest. However, the idea that those who fight bigotry would fall into it when they decide whether or not to let me say hello and applaud her positions on things... well...
However, her office has tried to help me twice already. I have voted for her since I moved up here. She could be the future of this country. Which scares the absolute hell out of the 'establishment'.
I find that a good thing.
Abstractartist
(385 posts)Well, hes dead so ..
Paladin
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wolfie001
(6,550 posts)Jerry Lewis' best scene!

RVN VET71
(3,099 posts)Botany
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he was a black man who would have looked like the current day Somalis and a Kirk was a racist
hate monger.
Joinfortmill
(19,538 posts)wolfie001
(6,550 posts)......from a superstitious society that had ZERO real knowledge. JMHO.
Joinfortmill
(19,538 posts)wolfie001
(6,550 posts)Last visit to a church was 2004 for me and I'm never wasting my time in another one. Cheers
travelingthrulife
(3,832 posts)ck4829
(37,234 posts)Vogon_Glory
(10,139 posts)I may not be one of Ilhan Omars fans, but it doesnt require a Lily-white Christian saint to say whats what. And Charlie Kirk doesnt deserve secular canonization.
I dont and wont grieve his death. Ill leave that to his family and friends. I see no reason to participate.
wolfie001
(6,550 posts)wolfie001
(6,550 posts)Worst people in the world. We should always remind these adherents how they support this evil hatred. Family and "friends" included. Never let up on these bastards. Holidays will be here soon. I suggest not celebrating with ANY republicans.
If you are younger and can inherit anything from one of these bastards, just go along for the $ ride and keep quiet. Break out the fine booze when they croak.
Joinfortmill
(19,538 posts)wolfie001
(6,550 posts)Planning your life out. Using your skill set whatever it may be. I just bought a $5 book at the grocery store for John's Hopkin's Children's Cancer. Second one I've bought. Mainly did it because I save so much from cooking my meals and "couponing." These are the small battles I wage. Oh! And I always vote DEMOCRATIC! Cheers!
Joinfortmill
(19,538 posts)Vogon_Glory
(10,139 posts)My states governor (guess which party!) got all huffy because some poster said Kirks death was karma. It was murder, not karma! He exclaimed.
The governors wrong. Yes it was murder, but it was also the consequence of fooling around with the forces of hatred, division and lying.
Definitely karma.
Fil1957
(404 posts)right -- he was no saint.
wolfie001
(6,550 posts)F6cking fat-headed, racist, know-it-all ignored the same biblical outcome when you commit adultery. tRUMP's done that 3 times. Derp derp cult!
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The Roux Comes First
(1,984 posts)patphil
(8,502 posts)Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. John 8
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Jesus taught love, compassion, empathy, forgiveness. Stoning was never in his playbook.
Warpy
(114,206 posts)so eventually his legacy will be corrected.
Right now, he's their martyr to the cause, never mind he was shot by an angry kid with a grudge who shared most of Kirk's horseshit. This was an assassination, not martyrdom by an opposition force and eventually all these garment renders and hand wringers are going to have to come to terms with that. It was more like a family squabble.
50 Shades Of Blue
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(911 posts)Martin68
(26,633 posts)ificandream
(11,553 posts)The fact that the country fell for that garbage (and it was one of the things that caused Jimmy Kimmel's suspension) makes it time for us to wake up. Kirk was no hero. He doesn't deserve any medals. Hear that, Donnie?
Blue renter
(12 posts)Our office is red and C.K. is a saint for want of better words with the staff. How do I convince them otherwise? Thank you in advance.