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Cornel West Walks Off Piers Morgan Panel During Clash Over Charlie Kirk Killing

The on-air clash became a flashpoint in the fight over rhetoric following Kirk’s assassination.

Overview

  • West left Piers Morgan Uncensored after a heated exchange with conservative podcaster Andrew Wilson over responsibility for political violence.
  • Wilson accused West and other liberals of using language that contributed to Charlie Kirk’s murder and called West a “lunatic,” which West rejected.
  • West said he had prayed for Erika Kirk and their children and noted previous dialogues with Kirk before removing his microphone and exiting.
  • Morgan criticized the walkout as quitting a discussion about free speech and listening to opposing viewpoints.
  • The confrontation followed last week’s shooting at Utah Valley University, where police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, recovered ammunition engraved with anti-fascist messages.