ABC News reporter Matt Gutman is facing backlash for labeling the texts between Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer and his transgender partner as ‘very touching.’

The network’s Chief National Correspondent, aged 47, caused a stir by commenting on the messages sent by Tyler Robinson, 22, to his roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, 22, who is also transitioning.

During the damning exchange, Robinson allegedly confessed to murdering the conservative commentator, 31, because he ‘had enough of his hatred.’ 

During a press briefing, Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray recited the unnerving messages that allegedly outline the plan behind Kirk’s violent death, yet Gutman seemed to interpret them differently.

‘We’re witnessing alleged murder through explicitly detailed texts about the supposed murder weapon, its concealment, and placement,’ Gutman noted.

‘But also, it was very touching in a way that I think many of us didn’t expect. 

‘This provides an intimate look at the dynamics between the suspect and his transitioning roommate, with frequent affectionate terms such as “my love” used to express a desire to protect him,’ added Gutman.

‘Yet there is a dual nature in his actions, as pointed out by the attorney, not only endangering Charlie Kirk and the audience, but also committing these acts in view of children, which adds severity to the case.

‘And then on the other hand, he was, you know, speaking so lovingly about his partner.’

Gutman’s analysis of the messages was immediately criticized by viewers who did not appreciate his commentary. 

‘He is a despicable reporter,’ one user reacted on X. ‘I have no words,’ someone expressed in disbelief. 

‘Godless view of humanity using God’s nature as the filter. It’s wickedness,’ another said. 

‘I wonder what he had to say about Erika Kirk’s address on Friday? Did he find the anguish of a WIDOW touching?’ one woman chimed in. 

Others called for Gutman to be ‘fired’ and for him to ‘cut it out.’ One woman asserted that ‘people on the left have lost their minds.’ 

‘These people are farther gone than I ever thought,’ another added, while someone said Gutman’s remarks were ‘insane and creepy of ABC.’ 

‘Yeah. Trying to humanize this evil bastard. Naaaaa. The BS ends now,’ one user wrote. 

‘@ABC…you are sick, perverted journalists, not interested in promoting any health within our society. Evil,’ one man said. 

The Daily Mail has reached out to ABC for comment. 

On Tuesday, prosecutors released the text messages that detail the moment Robinson told his partner he allegedly murdered the Turning Point USA co-founder at Utah Valley University. 

As Gray read at the conference, Robinson told Twiggs to look underneath his keyboard for a note.

According to a photo of the message reviewed by investigators, it reads: ‘I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.’

Robinson also wrote how he had left his rifle in the woods and inscribed messages in the bullets.

‘I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back grandpa’s rifle … idk if it had a serial number, but it wouldn’t trace to me,’ Robinson allegedly wrote. 

Authorities said he urged Twiggs to delete the messages, and later said he was going to turn himself in.

‘You’re all I worry about my love,’ he allegedly wrote to Twiggs. He also asked his roommate to avoid the media and investigators, Gray said. 

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said Twiggs has been cooperative with the FBI’s investigation, while Robinson has not been. 

‘What we have learned specifically is that this person did not have any knowledge, was shocked when they found out about it,’ Cox told NBC of Twiggs on Sunday. 

Kirk was shot and killed on September 10 while visiting UVU in Orem during the first stop of his American Comeback Tour. 

Less than two days later, Robinson turned himself in after being urged to do so by his father and a youth pastor.

He has been held without bail since his arrest, and it remains unclear whether he has an attorney. 

Authorities say Robinson held a ‘leftist ideology’ and may have been ‘radicalized’ online before he was arrested for killing the MAGA influencer. 

The murder suspect has been charged with capital murder charges for Kirk’s untimely death, which authorities said was a political assassination. 

Robinson appeared in court via Zoom on Tuesday. He wore a suicide vest and spoke only to confirm his details during the hearing.

The suspect was seen repeatedly looking down, as he sat at the county jail wearing a green jumpsuit.

Prosecutors said they are seeking out the death penalty – meaning Robinson could die by firing squad – and have filed a protective order, preventing Robinson from approaching Kirk’s widow Erika.