Charlie Kirk's Martyrdom Tour: Free Speech or Free Ride?
In the ultra-dramatic saga of September 2025, Christian nationalists crown Charlie Kirk a martyr after his death, blurring political ascent with a QAnon-esque calling card. President jets off to Glendale, Arizona, turning what should be a solemn memorial into an exclusive roster party featuring far-right fan favorites Steve Bannon and Lauren Boebert. Widow Erika Kirk channels Shakespeareopera vibes on Instagram, declaring 'the world is evil' but God 'so good,' echoing a widow's weep that suspiciously doubles as a battle cry. Kirk's murder has ignited a flammable cocktail of theater, politics, and social apocalypse, perfectly ripe for Twitter sparks!
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When your obituary reads like a campaign kickoff, you know Charlie Kirk crossed into martyrdom with a side of reality TV special and a guest list of right-wing VIPs nobody RSVP'd for but everyone's watching.
What do you call a memorial with Steve Bannon as the main guest speaker? A party where free speech checks its bags at the door and the widow’s Instagram replaces the eulogy.
Charlie Kirk’s legacy now officially sponsored by Christian nationalism and carried on through epic widow-weeping performances on social media. Coming soon: The Broadway musical 'World is Evil' starring Erika Kirk.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 9/21/2025 | Author: Maya Yang (now) and Fran Lawther (earlier)
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