JD Vance Calls for Accountability Against Celebrators of Charlie Kirk's Death

Mon Oct 20 2025 19:43:49 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, US Vice-President JD Vance urges people to report those who celebrate the event, igniting a debate on free speech and employee rights.

JD Vance, guest-hosting the Charlie Kirk Show, stated that individuals who celebrate Charlie Kirk's death should face consequences, including potential job loss. Many employees, including pilots and teachers, have already been suspended or fired for inappropriate social media remarks following Kirk's assassination. Critics argue these actions infringe on free speech, while supporters claim accountability is necessary. Vance's comments reflect broader tensions regarding political violence and the implications of expressing opinions in a polarized environment.

People who celebrate the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk should be held accountable, US Vice-President JD Vance has said.

Call them out, and hell, call their employer, Vance said while guest-hosting an episode of the Charlie Kirk Show. We don't believe in political violence, but we do believe in civility.

Several employees, including pilots, medical professionals, and teachers, have already been suspended or sacked for social media posts deemed inappropriate regarding Kirk's death. Critics argue these firings threaten free speech and employee protections, though U.S. companies maintain broad discretion in terminating employees for social media activity.

Vance's remarks aired in an episode of the Charlie Kirk Show, highlighting the incident where Kirk was critically injured during a debate at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.

He emphasized that left-wing Americans are more likely to celebrate political violence, denouncing these sentiments as lacking civility. The topic has spurred further controversy, with other lawmakers echoing his call for consequences against those who publicly celebrate Kirk's assassination.

A recent YouGov poll indicated that liberal Americans expressed greater acceptance of celebrating the deaths of political opponents compared to conservatives, intensifying the ongoing debate around political discourse in the U.S.