Overview

• During Monday’s Fox News program The Five, Greg Gutfeld shouted down Jessica Tarlov for invoking Melissa Hortman’s murder, said “we don’t care” about “both sides,” then apologized for his profanity as Tarlov told viewers she was not angry.
• To rebut Tarlov, Gutfeld claimed Hortman’s killing was a personal crime by someone who knew her, though DOJ filings say suspect Vance Boelter had a list of possible targets and also allegedly shot State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
• The segment followed the September 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, with police arresting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson; officials have not announced a motive, and investigators noted rifle casings engraved with taunts and “bella ciao.”
• Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has said Robinson holds left-wing views, a point referenced in coverage as outlets document how partisan shows are presenting the case before conclusions are reached by investigators.
• Separately, reporters asked President Donald Trump why flags were not lowered for Hortman after he ordered them to half-staff for Kirk, and he said he was not asked to do so.