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AOC uses House floor speech to smear Charlie Kirk: ‘His rhetoric and beliefs were ignorant, uneducated’

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Friday opposed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
In a speech on the House floor, Ocasio-Cortez claimed the resolution was introduced on a «purely partisan basis, instead of uniting Congress.»
After condemning Kirk’s murder, she noted the resolution «brings great pain to the millions of Americans who endured segregation, Jim Crow and the legacy of bigotry today» and tore into the late 31-year-old’s ideology.
«We should be clear about who Charlie Kirk was, a man who believed that the Civil Rights Act that granted Black Americans the right to vote was a mistake, who, after the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, claimed that ‘some amazing patriot’ should bail out his brutal assailant and accused Jews of controlling ‘not just the colleges – it’s the nonprofits, it’s the movies, it’s Hollywood, it’s all of it,’» Ocasio-Cortez said.
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«His rhetoric and beliefs were ignorant, uneducated and sought to disenfranchise millions of Americans — far from the ‘working tirelessly to promote unity’ as asserted by the majority in this resolution.»
Charlie Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA, was killed Sept. 10 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The resolution described Kirk as a «devoted Christian,» «dedicated husband» and a «loving father» of two, explaining his founding of Turning Point USA and commending his personification of the First Amendment.
It resolved the House of Representatives to condemn Kirk’s assassination and all forms of political violence; commended law enforcement for catching Kirk’s alleged killer; extended condolences to Kirk’s family; honored Kirk’s life, leadership and legacy; and called upon all Americans — regardless of race, party affiliation or creed — to «reject political violence, recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values, and respect one another as fellow Americans.»

AOC claimed Charlie Kirk’s «rhetoric and beliefs were ignorant, uneducated and sought to disenfranchise millions of Americans.» (Fox News)
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In addition to Ocasio-Cortez, 57 other Democrats voted against the resolution, including Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Maxine Waters of California.
However, 95 Democrats voted to adopt the resolution, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif.
Here is a breakdown of public comments Kirk made regarding the topics Ocasio-Cortez mentioned in her dissent.
AOC CLAIM: Charlie Kirk was «a man who believed that the Civil Rights Act that granted Black Americans the right to vote was a ‘mistake’»
During a Feb. 2, 2024, podcast episode with «Fearless» host Jason Whitlock, Kirk acknowledged his ideas about the Civil Rights Act and its role in American society were «provocative,» thanking Whitlock for the opportunity to further explain.
«It’s an awful provocative conversation I started. I stand by it, and I appreciate the opportunity. I mean this sincerely, Jason — to explain it. There’s even some people on the right that have been just throwing insults, and they would never have me on the show to explain it.»
Kirk went on to say he extensively researched what the Civil Rights Act was, what it tried to accomplish, how it was sold to the American people at the time and how it is perceived now by the modern academic consensus.

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, speaks during the Turning Point Action conference July 15, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
«At the time, of course, there were legislative priorities that needed to be done by the federal government to stop bitter segregation — I’ve always held that,» Kirk said. «The American people thought they were getting minor legislative adjustments to say that segregation based on race is evil and wrong. In reality, what they got was the birthing of a permanent deep state of bureaucrats that were looking for racism where it didn’t exist, eventually with affirmative action, quotas and hiring practices expanded beyond race into LGBTQ-type issues.
«What the Civil Rights era really birthed was this idea that it’s the federal government’s job not just to say that discrimination is wrong, but to actively go against any sort of disparate outcome and try to even the score under the guise of equity.»
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Kirk went on to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.’s «I have a dream» speech, saying he «100% bought into» the need for equality, but adding he believed the Civil Rights Act was expanded further than the initial intention.
«At the time, a majority of Americans wanted to see an end to desegregation,» he said. «They didn’t want to see new segregation put forward in eventually anti-White hiring practices, affirmative action or the entire federal bureaucracy having racial hiring quotas.
«Eventually, you look around and you have the left defending Black-only dormitories at hundreds of universities across the country, Black-only graduation ceremonies. … You look back to the Civil Rights Act and you say maybe we overreached and built something we didn’t intend, a federal Leviathan in the form of anti-racism.»
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AOC CLAIM: After Paul Pelosi’s violent assault, Charlie Kirk claimed ‘some amazing patriot’ should bail out his brutal assailant
In an Oct. 31, 2022, episode of «The Charlie Kirk Show,» titled «A Naked Smear of MAGA,» Kirk discussed the Oct. 28, 2022, attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband, saying directly, «I’m not qualifying it, I think it’s awful.»
David DePape, a Canadian citizen living in the U.S., was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 after attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer, causing two head wounds and injuries to his right arm and hand.
DePape, who Kirk described in the episode as someone who was «not sane,» admitted to devising a plot to hold then-Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hostage and «break her kneecaps» if she did not admit to allegedly telling «lies» about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. She was not home at the time of the attack.

Kirk condemned the violent attack against Paul Pelosi, who was attacked by a man with a hammer in San Francisco Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Kirk’s comments about «bailing out» DePape were in relation to the concept of disparity within cashless bail policies.
Under cashless bail policies, a suspect who is arrested for a crime is released before a trial without having to pay bail or bond. The fees were put in place to ensure suspects do not flee and incentivize them to make scheduled court appearances.
While many liberal jurisdictions have enacted the policies, critics claim cashless bail puts the public at risk and enables repeat offenders.
«I’m not qualifying [the attack], I think it’s awful,» Kirk said. «It’s not right. But why is it that, in Chicago, you’re able to commit murder and be out the next day? Why is it that you’re able to trespass, second-degree murder, arson, threaten a public official, [and receive] cashless bail? This happens all over San Francisco, but if you go after the Pelosis … you’re [not] let out immediately. Got it.»
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Kirk went on to question why DePape was still incarcerated in San Francisco, a Democratic stronghold that had cashless bail policies in place at the time of Paul Pelosi’s attack.
Just a few months prior to the assault, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced her office established a policy that would seek cash bail in certain misdemeanor cases, claiming bail «unfairly penalizes those with less financial means and disproportionately affects defendants of color.»
«Why is the conservative movement to blame for gay, schizophrenic nudists that are hemp jewelry makers, breaking into somebody’s home?» Kirk said while discussing DePape’s ideology. «Why are we to blame for that exactly, and why is he still in jail. Why has he not been bailed out? By the way, if some amazing patriot out there in San Francisco or the Bay Area wants to really be a midterm hero, someone should go and bail this guy out. I bet his bail is like 30[,000] or 40,000 bucks. Bail him out and then go ask him some questions.»
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Kirk went on to wish Paul Pelosi a quick recovery and condemned the attack a second time.
«So, look, I wish him the best. I wish him a speedy recovery,» Kirk said. «No one should have to encounter that sort of violence.»

Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who led Turning Point USA. (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press)
AOC CLAIM: Charlie Kirk «accused Jews of controlling ‘not just the colleges – it’s the nonprofits, it’s the movies, it’s Hollywood, it’s all of it.’»
In an Oct. 26, 2024, episode of the «The Charlie Kirk Show» podcast, Kirk claimed Jewish donors have been the No. 1 funding mechanism of radical, open-border neoliberal quasi-Marxist policies, cultural institutions and nonprofits.
«This is a beast created by secular Jews,» Kirk said. «Now it’s coming for Jews, and they’re like, ‘What on Earth happened?’ It’s not just the colleges. It’s the nonprofits, it’s the movies, it’s Hollywood, it’s all of it.»
Kirk, a longtime supporter of Israel, later argued in a Nov. 16, 2023, episode of «The Charlie Kirk Show,» titled «Elon Musk Smashes the Digital Narratives,» that some Jewish organizations and donors, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), helped fund «anti-White» or «cultural Marxist» ideas aligned with the Black Lives Matter movement or Diversity and Equity Inclusion (DEI).
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He noted he does not believe all Jewish people are anti-White, specifying that he did «not like generalizations.»
«I don’t like generalizations,» Kirk said in the episode. «Not every Jewish person believes that. But it is true the Anti-Defamation League was part and parcel with Black Lives Matter. It is true that some of the largest financiers of left-wing anti-White causes have been Jewish Americans. They went all in on woke, and it wasn’t just ADL. It was some of the top Jewish organizations in the country that have done that. In fact, we have seen this with the recent retreat of Jewish donations that are no longer going to be administered to colleges.»
Kirk added that, after the October episode, critics labeled him antisemitic, clarifying he was «glad that Jewish Americans are reconsidering their financing of cultural Marxism, and people misunderstood it intentionally and slandered us as being antisemites.»
While «Cultural Marxism» has been used as an antisemitic phrase, commentators have been known to use it without antisemitic intent.
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Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws

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The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management.
Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, arguing it contrasts with Democratic opposition to voter ID laws.
«They’re making you show ID… to visit the Obama Library… in Chicago. You can’t make this stuff up!» one social media user wrote.
«The Obama Presidential Library is making people show an ID for proof of Illinois residency to get in for free,» another posted. «So residents have to prove who they are for this, but not to vote?»
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The text of former President Obama’s speech marking the 50th anniversary of «Bloody Sunday» in Selma, Alabama, is wrapped around the side of the upcoming presidential center in Chicago. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service)
Others echoed the sentiment more bluntly, with one account writing: «It turns out Democrats support requiring ID… but only for free admission into Obama’s library.»
Obama’s website clearly states that Illinois residents «must be able to provide proof of residency. Be prepared to show proof of residency at the Museum with a valid photo ID, Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or city-issued ID.»
Critics have also pointed to reported restrictions tied to early ticket giveaways, including claims that some promotions are limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
The latest controversy builds on a string of prior criticisms surrounding the $850 million project.
OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER SLAMMED FOR PROMOTING ‘FAR-LEFT’ AGENDA ON PUBLIC LAND

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (L) joins former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama in a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on September 28, 2021, in Chicago. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Earlier this year, the Obama Foundation drew backlash after seeking 75 to 100 unpaid volunteers, dubbed «ambassadors,» to help operate the center, even as top executives collect substantial salaries. Federal filings show CEO Valerie Jarrett has earned roughly $740,000 annually in recent years, while overall compensation at the foundation has climbed significantly.
The project has also faced mounting scrutiny over its financial impact on taxpayers.
Former President Barack Obama once described the center as a «gift» to Chicago, emphasizing it would be privately funded. While construction of the 19.3-acre campus is being financed through private donations, the surrounding infrastructure needed to support the site, including road redesigns, utility relocations and drainage systems, is being paid for with public funds.
Early estimates put those infrastructure costs at roughly $350 million, split between the city and state. But more recent figures show Illinois alone has committed approximately $229 million, while Chicago has allocated more than $200 million in related improvements — though officials have not provided a clear, consolidated total of taxpayer spending tied to the project.
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Exterior view of the Obama Presidential Center tower under construction in Chicago. (Fox 32 Chicago)
«No single agency appears to oversee the full scope» of the infrastructure work, and critics say the lack of transparency has made it difficult to determine the true public cost.
Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi criticized the project, saying taxpayers are being left «on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars» while accusing state leaders of mismanagement.
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The controversy is further fueled by the nature of the site itself. The center sits on nearly 20 acres of historic Jackson Park land transferred under a long-term agreement, with significant roadway changes, including the removal of a major thoroughfare, and utility overhauls required to accommodate the campus.
Foundation officials have defended the project, saying the center is funded by $850 million in private investment and will serve as an economic catalyst for Chicago’s South Side, generating jobs, community programs and public amenities.
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Despite the backlash, the center is pressing ahead with its long-awaited debut.
Tickets for the museum will go on sale April 21 for «Founding Members,» with general public sales beginning May 6. Visitors can reserve timed-entry tickets for dates between June 19 and November 30.
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Admission is set at $30 for adults and $23 for children ages 3 to 11, with discounted rates available for Illinois residents who provide proof of residency. Children 2 and under can enter for free, and Illinois residents will be eligible for free admission on Tuesdays.
All entries will be timed, with officials urging guests to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled slot. The museum will feature four levels of exhibits, including a replica Oval Office and the Sky Room.
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Much of the surrounding campus, including gardens, walking trails, a playground, a Chicago Public Library branch and dozens of newly commissioned artworks, will be free and open to the public.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Obama Foundation and the Barack Obama Presidential Library for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.
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Arizona Republicans force probe of county’s anti-ICE policies, putting Democrat AG on the clock

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EXCLUSIVE: An Arizona border county considering multiple ordinances targeting ICE will be investigated after State Senate leaders forced the Democratic attorney general to conduct a review, the top Republican in Phoenix told Fox News Digital.
Officials in Pima County, which encompasses Tucson, have directed county authorities to deny immigration enforcement agents access to county property unless they have judicial warrants. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, told Fox News Digital that the chamber’s resolution, SB 1487, will start a 30-day clock for Mayes to respond and ultimately determine whether Pima County has violated state law or the U.S. Constitution.
Petersen, who was joined in the move by Senate President Pro-Tempore TJ Shope of Coolidge and Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills, told Fox News Digital that Democrats in places like Pima are putting «radical political agendas ahead of public safety.»
«Instead of supporting law enforcement and protecting their citizens from crime, they’re creating barriers that make it harder to enforce the law and easier for criminals to stay in our communities,» he said.
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The Trump administration made securing the border and deportation criminal illegal aliens a priority in its first months of 2025. (Gregory Bull/Associated Press)
Depending on Mayes’ findings, the county may be required to change the policy, face a loss of state-shared revenue, or the case could be referred to the Arizona Supreme Court, Senate leadership told Fox News Digital.
«This is about making sure our laws are applied consistently across Arizona,» Shope said. «When one county decides to go rogue, it creates gaps that undermine enforcement statewide. Arizonans expect coordination between all levels of government, not policies that tie the hands of law enforcement.»
Kavanagh also faulted Mayes for taking a similarly confrontational tack with DHS and ICE, saying that she doesn’t get to ignore laws she disagrees with.
«Given her record and her public opposition to immigration enforcement, there is a serious question about whether she can review this case objectively. This is not a policy debate. The law is clear, and it must be applied,» Kavanagh said.
Mayes made waves in recent months with some of her rhetoric, including conjecture that ICE operations could run afoul of stand-your-ground laws, according to FOX’s Phoenix affiliate.
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«I will not be deterred from speaking out or criticizing the Trump administration for its ongoing abuses of power and its trashing of our sacred Constitution,» Mayes said in response in January.
She also released a statement after the DHS-involved shooting deaths of agitators in Minnesota, saying that «right-wing media» has mischaracterized her previous comments, including those regarding the «danger to public safety» posed by ICE.
Asked about such criticisms on Monday by Fox News Digital, a Mayes spokesman said, «President Trump promised to go after drug cartels, but in reality, his administration is pulling federal agents off drug cases by the thousands to target immigrant workers.»
«Attorney General Mayes will continue to go after the actual threats to public safety: the drug traffickers flooding Arizona communities with fentanyl and other illicit drugs.»
When reached for comment on the criticisms, a Pima County official provided text of the resolution to Fox News Digital, which read in part:
«Recent arbitrary and unfocused civil immigration activities conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and ICE have trampled on civil and constitutional rights, recklessly endangered citizens and non-citizens alike, and culminated in the deaths of detainees and peaceful protesters.»
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Pima County Supervisor Jennifer Allen followed up, telling Fox News Digital, «What is there to criticize? The county’s action is in response to the egregious and abusive behavior of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and elsewhere in the country over the past year.»
«Americans protesting this outrageous behavior were killed while peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. Pima County has no interest in allowing property intended for the benefit of the people of Pima County to be used in support of such lawless actions by the federal government,» Allen said.
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She said that criticism, if any, should be directed at DHS and not at counties trying to prevent alleged abuses.
Allen added that any law enforcement with proper warrants can still access Pima property.
The county also passed a resolution seeking to prevent immigration enforcement agents from wearing face coverings, but details, including an enforcement mechanism, have yet to be ironed out, according to a county official.
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