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Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, tragically had his life stolen from him when a deranged individual decided to sh00t him d3ad at a Utah college event.

“This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox after the sh00ting. “I want to be very clear, this is a political a$$assination.”

No suspect was in custody as of late Thursday.

Unfortunately, Kirk was a decisive figure, so his d3ath brought sadness and celebration.

An a$$istant d3an at Middle Tennessee State University was fired after posting “inappropriate and callous comments” about the murder of Charlie Kirk, the school’s president said in a Facebook post.

The d3an said she had “zero sympathy” for Charlie Kirk, whose wife and kids were present during his sh00ting d3ath.

That is the type of person that Stephen A. Smith does not like.

Stephen A. Smith Rips Charlie Kirk Critics

Stephen A. Smith highlights a crucial asterisk on the OKC Thunder's 2025 championship team with a bold statement about their historical significanceStephen A. Smith (Image Credit: @LegionHoops/X)

Stephen A. Smith, known for his outspoken views on politics and social issues, is not happy this week.

The conservative activist and co‑founder of Turning Point USA was sh0t and k%lled while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, prompting an outpouring of reactions.

The ESPN host spoke out against individuals who are openly celebrating the a$$assination of Charlie Kirk.

During an episode of his podcast, Smith condemned anyone who had the gall to celebrate his passing.

“I don’t care what his political beliefs were! I don’t care what he felt!” Smith said. “That he’s d3ad at the age of 31. That his wife is a widow. That his children are fatherless because his ideas and his beliefs differed from somebody else, apparently.”

“And then I’m going online, and I’m seeing people celebrating it!” he continued. “Shame! Shame on you!”

In the same conversation, Smith gave props to the New York Yankees for honoring Kirk ahead of the game against the Detroit Tigers. The team held a moment of silence for Kirk, and displayed an image of him on the stadium jumbotron.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.