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GOP Lawmakers Urge X, Meta and TikTok to Remove Videos of Charlie Kirk Killing

Graphic footage of the campus shooting is forcing platforms to balance safety with preserving potential evidence.

Overview

  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna publicly asked Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok to take down graphic clips of the shooting, citing respect for Kirk’s family and concerns about desensitization.
  • Rep. Lauren Boebert endorsed Luna’s request, saying she never wants to see the footage again.
  • Videos from the Utah Valley University event were widely recorded by attendees and show Kirk being struck in the neck and collapsing.
  • The FBI said it is working with state and local authorities on a full investigation and asked the public to submit photos and video, with the suspect still at large.
  • Some conservatives and online commentators rejected removal calls as censorship and argued the footage should remain accessible.