The Uncomfortable Legacy of Charlie Kirk's Death The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in 2025 marked a turning point for the MAGA movement.
However, instead of galvanizing support and validating Trump's claims to cultural dominance, Kirk's death has become a source of dark humor and ridicule.
One year after his assassination, the internet is flooded with memes that reduce Kirk's image to a cartoonish caricature. A viral video depicts him conga dancing with Jeffrey Epstein in celebration of his own death.