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Elon Musk Says Kirk Assassination Put His Life 'On Hardcore Mode'

He said he has stopped doing ordinary errands because immediate selfie lines create unacceptable risks.

Overview

  • Speaking on The Katie Miller Podcast, Musk said Charlie Kirk’s September killing reinforced severe security concerns and changed his behavior.
  • Musk said he avoids venues with general public access, citing instant selfie queues and the risk that “one mistake” could be fatal.
  • News18 reports that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in Kirk’s death and could face the death penalty by firing squad if convicted.
  • Reporting says Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck by a single round fired from a rooftop at Utah Valley State in front of a large crowd.
  • News18 also reports that President Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom and that both Trump and Musk attended the funeral.