Putin said Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a ‘disgusting atrocity’ that exposed a ‘deep rift’ in America
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denounced the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk as a “disgusting atrocity,” claiming the public killing has exposed a “deep rift” in America.
Putin hailed the Turning Point USA founder as a hero for giving his life defending beliefs that Russia also shares and offered condolences to his family three weeks after the 31-year-old right-wing activist was gunned down before thousands during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
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“This is a disgusting atrocity, especially since it was broadcast live,” the Russian leader said while speaking at the Valdai Discussion Group in Sochi.
“We all saw it. It was truly horrific. First and foremost, I extend my condolences to Mr. Kirk’s family and all his loved ones. We sympathize and empathize.”
Putin went on to call the savage execution proof of a gaping societal divide in America.
“What happened is a sign of a deep rift in society,” he said.
“In the United States, I don’t think there’s any need to escalate the situation externally because the country’s political leadership is trying to restore order domestically.”
Since the father of two was fatally shot in the neck, conservatives have condemned political violence and slammed rising left-wing rhetoric, which they say has fueled a wave of recent targeted attacks.
Tyler Robinson — a 22-year-old with “leftist ideologies” and a transgender boyfriend — was charged with aggravated murder and other offenses for the brazen killing.
During the conference, the Kremlin also fired back at President Trump for calling Russia a “paper tiger,” a remark he made last month, warning that the country was in economic trouble over its invasion of Ukraine.
“We are fighting against the entire bloc of NATO and we keep moving, keep advancing and feel confident and we are a paper tight, what NATO itself is?” Putin said.
“A paper tiger? Go and deal with this paper tiger then.”
With Post wires.
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