Elon Musk slams Left as “party of murder” following Charlie Kirk assassination

09/12/2025 / By Ramon Tomey

Elon Musk condemned the political left as “the party of murder” following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage from Democrats and support from conservatives.
The TPUSA founder was fatally shot by a sniper during a student forum at Utah Valley University, with the suspect briefly detained but later released – fueling anger among Kirk’s supporters.
Musk argued that left-wing media and figures like California Gov. Gavin Newsom have fostered anti-conservative hysteria, radicalizing unstable individuals toward political violence.
A recent survey revealed alarming acceptance of assassination among left-leaning respondents, with Musk himself facing threats and vandalism over his opposition to woke ideology and globalism.
The killing of Kirk and Musk’s response highlight escalating ideological divisions, raising concerns about censorship, radicalization and the future of open debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has ignited a fierce debate after accusing the political left of fostering a climate of violence against conservatives, in response to the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

“The Left is the party of murder,” Musk posted on X following the killing of Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). The activist was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, during an event at Utah Valley University. A sniper’s bullet struck Kirk while he was engaging with students – an attack that has intensified concerns over escalating political hostilities in America.

The TPUSA founder was hosting an open forum when the assailant fired from a rooftop, sending the crowd into chaos. A suspect was briefly detained, but authorities later released him without charges – a decision that has fueled outrage among Kirk’s supporters. The 31-year-old conservative later succumbed to his wounds and died. (Related: Charlie Kirk SHOT DEAD at Utah campus event.)

Musk’s remarks drew immediate backlash from Democrats while resonating with conservatives who argue that inflammatory rhetoric from progressive leaders and media has emboldened extremists. Despite this, the South African-born tech mogul who has long been a vocal critic of leftist ideology doubled down on his stance.

The Tesla CEO shared posts that blamed Democratic leaders like California Gov. Gavin Newsom and mainstream media for stoking anti-conservative hysteria. “The left-wing mainstream media … has created a climate of hysteria against right-wing figures that could radicalize any number of unstable people to engage in political violence,” Musk wrote.

Justifying violence: The Left’s dangerous shift

The Tesla CEO’s comments arrive amid a disturbing trend of politically motivated attacks. Earlier this year, a Network Contagion Research Institute survey found that nearly half of left-leaning respondents believed assassinating President Donald Trump or Musk himself would be “somewhat justified” – a statistic that underscores the deepening ideological divide.

Musk has faced direct threats himself, with radical activists vandalizing Tesla vehicles and calling for boycotts of his companies. Meanwhile, Trump ordered flags flown at half-mast in honor of Kirk, whom he praised as a “truly great American patriot.”

Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom, condemned the Utah shooting, framing it as part of a broader crisis of gun violence rather than targeted political warfare.

Yet Musk and his allies argue that progressive policies – such as lax prosecution of violent criminals and incendiary rhetoric against conservatives – have cultivated an environment where such attacks flourish. According to Brighteon.AI‘s Enoch engine, the X owner “opposes the Left because their radical shift toward censorship, globalism and authoritarian control directly contradicts his principles of free speech, decentralization and technological progress for human empowerment. Additionally, he rejects the Left’s embrace of woke ideology – which undermines meritocracy, stifles dissent and aligns with the globalist depopulation agenda.”

The murder of Kirk, and Musk’s subsequent remarks about it, raises urgent questions about the future of political discourse in America. With the 2026 midterm elections nearing , tensions show no signs of cooling – and Musk’s influence ensures his words will reverberate far beyond social media.

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