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U.S. Airlines Suspend Employees Over Posts on Charlie Kirk Killing

The moves follow public calls from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to dismiss workers who praised the killing.

Overview

  • Delta, American and United confirmed suspensions of staff whose social media content about the shooting violated company conduct and network policies.
  • Delta CEO Ed Bastian told employees the flagged posts went far beyond respectful debate and said those involved are suspended pending investigation.
  • American Airlines said workers who promoted violence online were immediately removed from service, and United reminded pilots of its social media rules.
  • The disciplinary wave has reached schools, universities, hospitals and private firms, with suspensions, firings and resignations reported in multiple states.
  • Prosecutors are preparing formal charges against the arrested suspect, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.