In a time filled with confusion and political games, it is refreshing and necessary to pause and speak clearly about truth, character, and principle. That’s exactly what we must do now as many on the left, including a writer at *The Atlantic*, are trying to twist the legacy of Charlie Kirk following his tragic assassination.
Let’s set the record straight.
Charlie Kirk was a bold and courageous voice for American values. As the founder of Turning Point USA, he spent his life educating young people about the Constitution, the importance of individual liberty, and the blessings of free markets. He didn’t just talk about these ideas from a stage—he lived them. He stood up when others stayed silent. He faced insults, threats, and lies, and never backed down. That’s not just bravery. That’s leadership.
So when The Atlantic published a column comparing Charlie Kirk to George Floyd, it wasn’t just wrong — it was offensive and dishonest. The author, Thomas Chatterton Williams, claimed that Kirk’s death is being used as a political tool, just like the left used Floyd’s death in 2020. But that comparison falls apart the minute you look at the facts.
George Floyd’s death, as tragic as it was, was followed by months of riots, looting, and the destruction of cities. Innocent people were hurt. Businesses were burned to the ground. Police officers were attacked. All of this was brushed aside by leftist politicians and the media, who excused the violence as a form of “justice.”
Now let’s look at what happened after Charlie Kirk was killed. There were no riots. No fires. No lawlessness. Instead, there were prayer vigils, peaceful gatherings, and people uniting across the country to honor a man who stood for truth. That’s the difference between a movement based on destruction and one built on faith and freedom.
Charlie Kirk was not a criminal. He was not high on drugs. He was not resisting arrest. He was not caught in a life of violence or chaos. He was a Christian, a patriot, and a champion of conservative values who was targeted because of what he believed. Comparing him to George Floyd is not just false — it’s a smear against everything Kirk stood for.
Some on the left, like Williams, say conservatives are “silencing” people just for speaking against Kirk. But no one is being silenced for having an opinion. What conservatives are doing is standing up against the celebration of evil. If someone cheers the murder of a man who peacefully defended America’s founding principles, they should be called out. That’s not censorship. That’s decency.
Vice President JD Vance and others who spoke out after Kirk’s death are not trying to create an “idol,” as Williams claims. They are honoring a man who gave his life defending the truth. That is what free people do. That is what a moral people do.
Let’s not forget: Charlie Kirk inspired a generation. He taught students across all 50 states to love their country, study the Constitution, and never be ashamed of their faith or their freedom. His death was a wake-up call, not a political weapon. And if the left is uncomfortable with the strength of the response, maybe it’s because they see just how powerful the truth really is.
In the end, the left wants to erase the difference between good and evil. They want to paint every martyr with the same brush, even if the stories don’t match. But we are not fooled. Charlie Kirk was a good man. He was a faithful American. And no amount of twisting from The Atlantic or any other media outlet will change that.
His legacy lives on — not in riots or rage, but in reason, courage, and the steadfast defense of liberty.
