MSNBC’s Matthew Dowd
AXED FOR CHARLIE KIRK Capturing COMMENTS
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MSNBC has minimize ties with political analyst Matthew Dowd … following his controversial on-air remarks moments after Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley College.
ICYMI … Dowd was requested about “the environment in which a shooting like this happens” — and he pointed to Kirk, saying, “He’s been one of the most divisive … who is constantly sort of pushing this sort of hate speech or sort of aimed at certain groups. And I always go back to, hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions.”
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He went on to say … “You may’t cease with these form of terrible ideas you will have after which saying these terrible phrases and never anticipate terrible actions to happen. And that’s the unlucky atmosphere we’re in.”
Dowd’s feedback shortly drew backlash on-line … prompting MSNBC boss Rebecca Kutler to launch an announcement calling them “inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable,” whereas additionally apologizing.
Dowd additionally apologized, saying, “I apologize for my tone and words. Let me be clear, I in no way intended for my comments to blame Kirk for this horrendous attack. Let us all come together and condemn violence of any kind.”
Clearly, the apology wasn’t sufficient … as MSNBC fired him shortly after, in response to Selection’s sources.
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As you realize … Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday whereas chatting with a big crowd on a school campus as a part of his “America Comeback” tour. The manhunt for the shooter remains to be ongoing … no suspect has been recognized, after two individuals initially taken into custody have been launched.
