Every Celeb Who Got Fired for Criticizing Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

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People across the country were shocked when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event in Utah. The incident quickly sparked intense debates about political violence and free speech. In the days that followed, several public figures spoke out with strong opinions that drew widespread attention.

Some of those comments crossed lines for their employers, leading to quick decisions about jobs and contracts. This list looks at the celebrities who lost their positions after sharing their views on the event. Their stories highlight how words can have big impacts in heated times.

Matthew Dowd

Matthew Dowd worked as a senior political analyst at MSNBC and had experience as a strategist for past presidential campaigns. He appeared on a news segment right after the news broke and described Charlie Kirk as someone who pushed divisive ideas aimed at certain groups. He connected hateful thoughts to words and then to actions in the current environment.

MSNBC let him go soon after, calling his words inappropriate and insensitive. He later posted an apology online, saying he did not mean to blame Kirk for the attack and sent thoughts to the family. He now writes on his own platform about politics.

Gretchen Felker-Martin

Gretchen Felker-Martin is a writer known for her work on comic series like Red Hood for DC Comics. She posted on social media shortly after the assassination, using strong language to call out Kirk and make jokes about the bullet. Her account got suspended for breaking rules on threats.

DC Comics ended their ties with her and canceled the series she was working on. She faced thousands of threats and attempts to reveal her personal info online. Retailers got credits for any copies already sold due to the decision.

Drew Harrison

Drew Harrison served as an artist at Sucker Punch Productions, part of Sony’s PlayStation group, for ten years. She shared a post online that played on video game characters to comment on the shooter in a humorous way. It spread quickly and led to calls for action against her.

The company parted ways with her after the backlash grew. She talked about losing her dream job and showed messages of ongoing harassment. Sony confirmed the split but kept details private.

Charlie Rock

Charlie Rock handled communications for the Carolina Panthers and managed media relations for the NFL team based in Charlotte. He went on a local sports podcast the day after the assassination and questioned Kirk’s role in creating a tense political climate. He brought up examples from Kirk’s speeches and tied them to broader issues in society.

The Panthers organization terminated his contract within hours of the episode airing. He received support from some fans who agreed with his take but also dealt with backlash from others. He moved on to freelance work in sports media consulting.

Bobby Machado

Bobby Machado produced a popular morning radio show in Las Vegas focused on local news and entertainment. He called into his own show from home after hearing the news and laughed while discussing Kirk’s past statements on various topics. He suggested the event reflected karma in a direct way during the live segment.

The radio station fired him immediately following complaints from listeners and sponsors. He tried to explain his comments as off-the-cuff humor but the damage stuck. He started a podcast on his own to cover similar topics without restrictions.

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