Conservative: Dumbest Kirk Conspiracy Theory?
Commentary’s Seth Mandel expresses his frustration over the narrative shift surrounding Charlie Kirk’s tragic death. A faction of the right-wing is upset because Kirk’s murderer didn’t focus on Israel or Jewish politics. Critics, including Candace Owens, with support from Tucker Carlson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, claim that influential Jewish figures like Bill Ackman intimidated Kirk into supporting Israel. Nonetheless, Kirk consistently voiced his support for Israel and campaigned against anti-Semitism. He viewed the Tucker/Owens narrative as a ploy for political irrelevance.
Media watch: Political Violence Double Standard
ABC’s Matt Gutman’s coverage of Charlie Kirk’s assassin, Tyler Robinson, is described by National Review’s Jim Geraghty as overly sympathetic, focusing on Robinson’s grades and personal story. Geraghty criticizes mainstream media’s inconsistency, noting how they skew portrayal between right and left-wing violence. He points out that when right-wing individuals cause violence, media scrutiny is clear-cut, but left-wing acts are often depicted with nuanced ambiguity.
Campus beat: Muted Ivy Assassination Responses
Catherine Gripp at The Federalist highlights the muted reaction from Ivy League schools following Kirk’s murder compared to the vocal support for students after George Floyd’s death. No unique public statements were made by top colleges to condemn Kirk’s assassination, despite their proactive stances following Floyd’s death. This disparity is underscored by incidents where universities had to let go of professors for inappropriate comments about Kirk’s murder.
Foreign Desk: Brazil’s Democracy Loses Again
Brazilian politics remain strained as former President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for conspiring to overthrow the government. César Báez from Reason reports the sentencing by Brazil’s Supreme Court, which ignites debates on its expansive judicial power and potential overreach. While some view the court’s decision as a step toward authoritarianism, others see it as a necessary action, though trust in the court remains divided according to a Genial/Quaest poll.
Eye on politics: Seeking a Center on Immigration
Artem Kolisnichenko from The Hill reports on the new immigration strategy proposed by the moderate New Democrat Coalition. This approach aims to secure a centrist position for upcoming elections, reflecting public opinion where the majority endorse a legal pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. While there’s a risk of alienating the left wing, success with this strategy might shift the national debate towards a more balanced dialogue, bridging polarizing views.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
