What have been the broader political consequences of Charlie Kirk’s assassination?

Reactions to the murder of Charlie Kirk included horror, calls for unity, and some celebration from the far left. There were false claims by the far right about political violence being exclusive to liberals. There were calls for discipline against those who seemed to condone or celebrate Kirk’s death, and media figures were fired for controversial comments. In one of the most high-profile actions taken in the wake of the Kirk assassination, ABC suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel for comments he made. The public outcry was so intense that he was quickly reinstated. Conspiracy theories and disinformation also spread. Kirk’s assassination was an example of how political violence has struck both sides of political spectrum in the 21st century.