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Despite these actions and statements, Martin's response to losing his platform was equally troubling. Instead of remorse, he doubled down on his hatred. In interviews and social media, he proclaimed, "I have no regrets for what I said about Kirk. Kirk's murder just didn't strike me as an especially hot flash point." He further claimed that the celebration of Kirk's death was justified and lamented that institutions like Blue Sky, a social media platform often accused of echo chamber tendencies, promote left-wing narratives.