Irish comedy author Graham Linehan has delivered a stark warning after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, claiming the killing will solely strengthen the motion he represented. The Father Ted creator, who has confronted controversy and was lately arrested at Heathrow Airport over social media posts, reacted with fury to the 31-year-old’s demise on Wednesday. Kirk was gunned down whereas addressing college students at Utah Valley College as a part of his American Comeback Tour.

Linehan declared on X: “They simply created one million Charlie Kirks.” He added bluntly: “They could not beat him in debate, so that they shot him.” The outspoken comic went additional in his condemnation, accusing the trendy left of being “antisemitic, homophobic, misogynist, illiberal and violent,” earlier than arguing: “Every thing they mission onto the proper, they’re themselves.” He additionally blasted these issuing half-hearted condolences, saying phrases resembling “I disagreed with him on some issues” had been a “pointless assertion that simply distances you from your personal humanity”.

Kirk’s demise has shaken each political and leisure circles.

The conservative firebrand, who co-founded Turning Level USA and was hailed as instrumental in Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, was struck within the neck by a single bullet fired from a rooftop sniper.

Authorities confirmed the shooter, wearing darkish clothes, stays at massive.

Kirk is survived by his spouse Erika and their two younger kids – a three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son.

Tributes poured in for the commentator together with President Donald Trump,who referred to as him “nice, and even legendary,” praising his distinctive means to attach with America’s youth.

Jeremy Clarkson admitted the assault had unsettled him as a journalist, posting: “For the primary time in my life, I am genuinely frightened about being a newspaper columnist.”

Discuss present host Jimmy Kimmel struck a distinct tone, urging unity: “Can we only for someday agree that it’s horrible and monstrous to shoot one other human.”

Actor Chris Pratt took to Instagram with a prayer: “Praying for Charlie Kirk proper now, for his spouse and younger kids, for our nation. We’d like God’s grace.”

Piers Morgan branded the assassination “an appalling assault on free speech and democracy”.

In the meantime, Linehan additionally weighed in on Vice President JD Vance’s tribute, describing it as a “lovely tribute” and praising Kirk as “clearly a political genius” who had achieved extraordinary affect in his twenties.