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Musk highlighted the disturbing trend of violence rooted in language and propaganda. Several posts condemned the celebration and glorification of Kirk’s assassination. Shawn Magcguire drew attention to the disturbing instinctual celebration by some online—viewed as premeditated or at least prefigured—highlighting how extreme reactions have become normalized in certain circles.
David Sax’s heartfelt tribute painted Kirk as a self-made, optimistic patriot dedicated to engaging young Americans with reasoned debate, emphasizing how his death was a consequence of intolerant and violent rhetoric. Musk retweeted these sentiments, reinforcing their importance.