Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 at the University of Utah, a 2014 post of his has resurfaced, sparking widespread backlash and speculation.
On June 23, 2014, Kirk posted on X (formerly Twitter):
This post, which was taken as a joke at the time, is now making a viral comeback after his assassination. Some social media users are speculating that the post seems like an ironic prediction of the recent event, while others see it as a simple humorous reference to other situations in the past.
Regarding the type of weapon used in the murder, authorities have not yet provided official confirmation. However, speculation speaks of an AR-15, a semi-automatic rifle widely used in the US and often involved in gun massacres. About 25 million of these are thought to be in the hands of American civilians
This 2014 post has sparked a wave of reactions and speculation on social media, adding to the complexity of public discussions following the tragic event.