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Dana White Condemns Firings Over Charlie Kirk Comments in 60 Minutes Interview

His remarks challenge the wave of employer discipline reported after online reactions to Kirk’s killing.

Overview

  • White said celebrating a death is "disgusting" but argued against destroying careers over offensive or impulsive posts.
  • Reports say more than 145 people across industries have faced suspensions or terminations tied to social-media reactions to Kirk’s assassination.
  • Recent actions cited include MSNBC dismissing analyst Matthew Dowd, American Airlines removing several pilots from service, and an Office Depot firing.
  • Legal experts note most private employers can discipline public speech under at-will policies, a rationale several companies referenced.
  • Tyler Robinson remains jailed without bail on aggravated-murder charges, with prosecutors citing alleged confession texts, DNA links, and intent to seek the death penalty.