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A former FBI official alerted a dangerous “assassination culture” in the United States, and investigators revealed new information about Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, including his romantic relationship with his trans roommate.
Retired FBI oversight agent James Gagliano warned Sunday that the country is facing The dangers in the imagination And explains how these surveys are “hierarchical”.
“We see this new conception, which is the culture of assassination. What does that make up?”
It starts with complaints, he said, and then with their own sense of superiority of ideological and moral absolutism.
He said, “You believe you are superior. Your thoughts are superior. I have the right to take your life because I disagree with you.”
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, greets supporters at San Diego during the “America Comeback Tour” event in San Diego, California on May 1, 2025. (Michael Ho Wai Lee/Getty Images)
Gariano said people who consume this mentality may become radical and seek to engage in public killings, framed by political or ideological statements. He added that the United States has long struggled with political violence.
“In our 250-year history, four presidents have been assassinated. Sadly, our conditions… are normal,” he said.
Gariano said the assassin achieved his goal, but The FBI will now explore more deeply The suspect allegedly attacked in his way.
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“Is he inspired by someone or something? Is he directed or is there any significant support? It’s important.”
The booking photo of Tyler Robinson, 22, is an alleged gunman in Utah, who was assassinated by Utah, the founder of the American Turnaround. (Utah Governor Spencer Cox)
Authorities say Tyler Robinson, 22, lives with a trans roommate who is romantically involved in Utah. Officials touted the individual’s cooperation with investigators and said the person had not accused of any misconduct.
Just now Robinson allegedly opened firean audience member asked Kirk about past shootings by individuals identified as transgender.
Shortly after Kirk responded, he was shot and left behind his wife and two children.
Criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter said Robinson’s roommate could be “rich information” for investigators seeking to understand the motivation behind the attack.
Charlie Kirk’s coffin was removed from Air Force II at Phoenix Skyport International Airport on September 11, 2025. (Eric Thayer/Getty image)
“It adds further insight as we start to understand the relationship he might have,” he said on Fox & Friends Weekend.
Ritter believes that Kirk’s public nature, Kirk’s last words and details of Robinson’s personal life may all indicate the motivation behind the killing.
“For me, it seems like an absolute connection between the timing of the shooting itself and the fact that it is a public assassination. He wants him to be shot in front of people expressing their feelings,” he said.
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He continued: “It seems he may have waited until the exact moment of Kirk’s mouth is the exact moment he wants to make a statement.”
