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FBI Director Kash Patel reveals investigation into assassination Conservative speaker Charlie Kirk Expanded, the bureau looked at many people who might communicate with the suspect in online chat.
Speech at a Senate hearing Tuesday Patel says Some people under censorship are linked to online chat rooms, and suspect Tyler Robinson allegedly shared his plans.
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.
“So others might be involved?” Kennedy asked.
“Most Transparent” FBI ever: Patel updates Senate in Kirk assassination investigation
FBI Director Kash Patel testified on September 16, 2025 on the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. Patel is questioned last week’s assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of U.S. turning point, and its social media posts, related to the FBI’s investigation into the shooting, and lawsuits filed by former senior FBI officials that were terminated by Patel for political reasons. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“Yes, sir,” Patel replied.
Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo. Patel is also questioned, asking for answers about Kirk’s alleged assassin’s Discord server that interacted with others before the attack.
“I’ve seen public reports that there are up to 20 users in the Disharmonious Thread,” Hawley said. “It sounds like you’re trying all of this to see if that’s accurate. Who else in that thread might have and what they probably know? Can you say fair?”
Patel replied: “It’s not just all of this, but we’re going to run them all.”
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An FBI agent looked at evidence near Utah Valley University, where authorities investigated the September 11, 2025 shooting of Charlie Kirk, a political activist in Orem, Utah. (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Patel, too Confirmed FBI Once served legal proceedings on Discord, it is now combed through the digital footprints left in the chat room. He described it as an online “game chat room” but stressed that the FBI is treating all users involved in emergencies.
“We will also investigate anyone involved in discord chats,” Patel said.
Chats are reportedly included discussions that might indicate ideological motivations and may even encourage or predict attacks.
FBI Director Kash Patel reveals details about Kirk Assassin’s text
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot dead at an event in Utah on September 10, 2025. (Trent Nelson/Salt Lake Tribune via Reuters)
“Those who are closest to the suspect will be expected to know the suspect best, his beliefs and his ideology,” Patel said. “We are continuing to do that.”
Hawley also put pressure on Patel Kirk assassination It is part of a broader trend in anti-Christian violence, a growing concern in many conservative circles.
“Is the FBI investigating Kirk’s assassination, part of this broader model of anti-religious, anti-Christian violence?” asked Hawley.
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Patel replied: “We are investigating Charlie Assassination Full and complete, exhausting all potential clients associated with any wider allegations of violence. ”
Patel did not name a specific person, but confirmed that many are now under trial and the FBI is hunting down other suspects associated with the same chat room.
Stepheny Price is involved in crimes, including missing persons, homicides and immigration crimes. Story tip: stepheny.price@fox.com.
