Enigma of Charlie Kirk: Academics slam ‘digital hitlist’ – MAGA calls him martyr

Charlie Kirk’s assassination has sparked debate, with conservatives mourning him as a culture warrior and liberals criticizing his “Professors Watchlist.” This list, targeting academics deemed leftist, led to harassment and threats, particularly against women and minority scholars. While Trump condemns left-wing violence, critics argue Kirk fostered a climate of intimidation, making his legacy a complex and controversial issue.