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Charlamagne Tha God doesn't 'find the humor' in Chappelle's Charlie Kirk joke
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Comedian Dave Chappelle faced criticism after joking about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during his "Karmageddon" tour in New York City, despite rules banning cell phones at the event.
- Radio host Charlamagne tha God condemned the joke on his show "The Breakfast Club," stating he found no humor in wishing harm on others and emphasizing the dangers of political violence.
- TPUSA and Kirk's family publicly denounced Chappelle's remarks, with Erika Kirk calling the joke "disgusting" and warning that laughing at assassination undermines democratic values.
- TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet urged for basic respect and decorum, asking people not to celebrate or glorify political violence, highlighting the importance of maintaining societal standards.
- The controversy sparked widespread backlash on social media, with debates about freedom of speech versus the responsibility to avoid promoting or normalizing violence.
