Elon Musk described the assassination of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk as a consequence of his influence, stating during a memorial service that “he was killed because his words made a difference.” The Tesla CEO added, “Because he was showing people the light. And he was killed by the dark,” while bagpipes played in the background.
The 22-year-old suspect, Tyler Robinson, was arrested and charged with Kirk’s murder at Utah Valley University. Law enforcement revealed evidence including handwritten notes, messages on bullets, and Discord communications uncovered by the FBI. Robinson had previously told a roommate he “had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred” and claimed “some hate can’t be negotiated out.” His mother’s indictment noted he had shifted toward left-wing views in recent years.
Musk and former President Donald Trump were seen reuniting at the event, with Trump patting Musk on the back after their conversation. The White House shared a photo of the encounter on social media, captioned “For Charlie,” alongside Musk’s own post using the same tag.
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