Overview
- In a Variety interview published Oct. 28, Curtis said an excerpt from her Sept. 15 WTF podcast appearance miscast her intent, stressing she was speaking about Kirk’s faith rather than praising his politics.
- She described the online backlash as threatening and rejected the idea she must be careful with her words, saying, "I don't have to be careful."
- Curtis used the moment to criticize what she called a binary discourse that punishes people for holding two thoughts at once, citing Israel and Gaza as an example.
- Kirk, 31, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10; Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, is being held without bail, and prosecutors have indicated they will seek the death penalty.
- Curtis also warned about the psychological effects of repeatedly viewing the viral video of the shooting.