Just hours before Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett branded the slain activist a racist during an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash. She argued that Kirk’s rhetoric “specifically targeted people of color” and revealed that most Democrats who voted against a resolution honoring him were lawmakers of color, saying it was “unfortunate” her colleagues couldn’t see the harm in his words.
Crockett, who has often clashed with conservatives, also pointed out that Kirk had spoken negatively about her on his podcast just a month before his death. Her comments added fresh controversy to an already tense political moment, underscoring how divisive Kirk’s legacy remains even in the wake of his assassination.
