They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
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Notable Quotes
"My life will never be the same after this."
— Gerald Bourguet , Other
"prepare to have your whole future professional aspirations ruined."
— Laura Loomer , Influencer
"When you see someone celebrating Charlie's murder, call them out."
— JD Vance , Politician
"Cancel culture can be good, it's bad when it's applied in the wrong ways."
— Jordan Pace , Politician
Key People
Charlie Kirk is a conservative activist whose assassination raised political violence concerns.
Davis Ingle is a White House spokesman.
Gerald Bourguet was a sports writer who lost his job after criticizing Charlie Kirk.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Jordan Pace is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Laura Loomer is a far-right political activist and social media influencer.
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Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
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