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During the memorial, Musk was questioned about Kirk’s assassination, leading to a heartfelt statement. Musk proclaimed, "He was killed because his words made a difference, because he was showing people the light and he was killed by the dark." This sentiment was reinforced by an earlier interview where Musk described Kirk as a man who believed in dialogue, open debate, peace, and ideas—highlighting the tragedy of his violent death as a blow against free speech and civility.