The media are having a tough go of things, as more is being learned of the shooter who murdered Charlie Kirk one week ago. What is revealing is how many times the prevailing narrative about this sniper has shifted in that short period of time.
Initially, there was excitement when it was learned that the killer came from a traditional Republican family. This was when we saw a heavy reliance on photographs from a decade ago, as a child, serving as more proof than anything involving his current condition as an adult. Then the storyline became he was a hyper-rightwing extremist connected to Nick Fuentes and the Groyper movement.
Small problem: There was no tangible evidence showing this connection.
Now, as more has come to be known, it is more apparent that this was someone steeped in transgender causes and leftist activism. The result – the press is insisting “we still do not know” when it comes to a motive. Talk about avoiding the facts; they do not want to talk about those.
Now, crack one open and savor some outmoded media malpractice and misinformation.
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There was plenty of energy in highlighting the shooter's family as conservative and even MAGA.
Some media sees pictures of the shooter’s childhood as more valid than the current evidence as an adult.
Scott MacFarlane knocks down any connection to transgenderism, based on a lone source.
The investigation is focusing on the transgender aspects of the killer’s personal life.
A neighbor of the shooter states he saw him holding hands and kissing his trans roommate.
The New York Times has to correct its claim that Charlie Kirk made an antisemitic comment.
Rolling Stone has both positions on cancel culture.
Don’t worry, we’re just liberating you all… you’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/LpuTUyJL6t
— Some Welder 🇺🇸 (@SomeWelder) September 12, 2025Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah has been dismissed for inaccurately quoting Kirk with what she claimed is a racist comment
