Omar Fires Back at Kirk Supporters: “These People Are Full of S**t”

Lead Representative Ilhan Omar accused conservatives rallying around slain activist Charlie Kirk of hypocrisy and called them “full of s**t” during a Sept. 12 interview, arguing that praise for Kirk ignores his inflammatory rhetoric.

Nut Graf Speaking with Mehdi Hasan on the Zeteo platform, Omar challenged narratives portraying Kirk as a champion of civil debate and blamed his own words for stoking political violence, underscoring deep polarization in the wake of his assassination.

Confronting Conservative Praise Omar rejected claims that Kirk merely sought civil discourse, citing his past comments-such as “guns save lives” after a school shooting-and his minimization of George Floyd’s death and Juneteenth’s significance. She insisted that overlooking these stances amounts to rewriting history and said it is vital to call out such defenses even amid sorrow over Kirk’s death.

Reaction from Republicans GOP lawmakers and conservative commentators swiftly condemned Omar’s remarks. Some described her comments as ghoulish and disrespectful to Kirk’s legacy, while others accused her of fanning the flames of division rather than honoring the tragedy’s victims.

Details of the Assassination Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Sept. 11 while hosting a “Prove Me Wrong” event at Utah Valley University. Authorities continue to search for a person of interest seen on campus surveillance.

Broader Implications Kirk’s killing has intensified concerns over political violence on campuses. Omar’s contentious statements highlight the persistent struggle over free speech, accountability for public figures’ words and the boundary between critique and empathy in America’s charged political climate.