The Onion Faces Backlash for Satirical Post on Death at Trump Rally

The satirical site mocked the death of a firefighter killed during an assassination attempt on former President Trump, sparking outrage online.

The Onion posted a satirical fact-check during the presidential debate, referencing the death of Corey Comperatore, a firefighter killed at a Trump rally.
The controversial post mocked Trump's claim that people don't leave his rallies, stating they are 'carried out in body bags.'
Conservative figures and social media users condemned the post as insensitive and disrespectful to Comperatore and his grieving family.
Comperatore died while shielding his family from bullets during an assassination attempt on Trump in July, which also left Trump injured.
The Onion has yet to respond to the widespread criticism and calls to delete the post.