Dozens of workers disciplined after Charlie Kirk shooting, from journalists to Jimmy Kimmel

"In the aftermath of far-right activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, dozens across the United States have been fired, suspended or disciplined over social media posts about Kirk and his death, as employers and public officials crack down on remarks they deem inappropriate. After Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on 10 September while speaking at Utah Valley University, members of the Trump administration called on the public to expose anyone appearing to be celebrating his killing."

"Call them out, and hell, call their employer, JD Vance said. We don't believe in political violence, but we do believe in civility. Over the past week, conservative activists and politicians have been circulating and publicizing social media posts about Kirk and his death that they deem inappropriate and that they claim celebrates or mocks Kirk's death. Similarly, they have waged pressure campaigns urging employers to take action against the individuals."

Following Charlie Kirk's assassination, dozens of employees, students and others across the United States have faced firing, suspension, or discipline for social media reactions to his death. Members of the Trump administration and conservative activists publicly urged exposure of posts they considered celebratory and pressed employers to take action. Civil liberties groups and free-speech advocates warned that employer-enforced punishments could chill expression and implicate First Amendment protections. Reported actions include a Secret Service employee placed on administrative leave pending investigation and a FEMA employee placed on leave over social media commentary describing Kirk.

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