A new release from law enforcement suggests that the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk may have been politically motivated. Prosecutors revealed that the suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, left a note for his transgender roommate declaring his intent: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” He also texted, “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out,” referring to Kirk’s views.

The revelation has intensified an already volatile political climate. Republicans have rejected any claims linking Robinson to right-wing ideology, instead pointing to left-wing rhetoric as a possible influence. They argue that years of demonizing conservatives as “fascists,” “homophobes,” and “threats to democracy” may have fueled radicalized actions.

On Fox News’ The Five, tensions flared as co-host Greg Gutfeld dismissed attempts to frame Kirk’s assassination as part of a broader trend of political violence on “both sides.” Gutfeld forcefully argued that leftist rhetoric and ideologies—including trans activism and what he called “direct-to-consumer nihilism”—contributed to Robinson’s radicalization.

He further claimed that the left’s repeated defense of extreme ideologies and personal attacks on conservatives has led to a dangerous atmosphere. Gutfeld rejected efforts by co-host Jessica Tarlov to highlight violence against Democrats, arguing that such comparisons ignored the public demonization Kirk had faced prior to his death.

The case has become a flashpoint in the national conversation about political violence, media responsibility, and the limits of rhetoric. As the suspect appears in court, questions are mounting over whether this killing was a tragic outlier—or a sign of growing political extremism in America.

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