Barack Obama emphasized freedom of speech as vital after Charlie Kirk’s assassination and Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. He shared David French’s defense of First Amendment rights and Frederick Douglass’s speech, criticizing the Trump administration for suppressing dissenting voices in media. Obama condemned Kirk’s murder and cautioned against extremist rhetoric, urging defense of democratic values. Post navigation Spent 9 days under army security: Deposed Nepal PM Oli moves to private house; fled during violent protests Floyd Mayweather takes legal action against Las Vegas auto dealer over alleged fraudulent luxury car sale deal