Assemblymember Carl DeMaio issued the following statement regarding the death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk: “I am shaken and deeply saddened by the news of the shooting of Charlie Kirk. My prayers are with Charlie, his family, and loved ones during this painful time.” “This was a horrific and evil act of violence that strikes at the very heart of our democracy. But let’s be clear: this tragedy is not happening in a vacuum. When politicians like Governor Gavin Newsom and media outlets recklessly smear conservatives as ‘homophobic’ or ‘racist,’ they dehumanize people with differing views and fuel the fire that leads unstable individuals to commit acts of violence.” “Charlie Kirk was targeted simply for standing up for free speech and for giving students the chance to hear both sides of the debate. He showed courage and tenacity in the face of threats and hostility, and this attack should be a wake-up call to all Americans. We must stop the dangerous rhetoric that demonizes political opponents. If we don’t, violence will follow.” “As Americans, we must recommit to civility, respect, and the protection of free speech.” |
