Had you heard of Charlie Kirk before yesterday?

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Just that really? I hadn’t and wondering if I’m the only one. And why is it such a big story? I guess the association with trump. What would be the equivalent level of fame over here?

I hadn’t but my 16 year old daughter certainly had and was very shocked

Yes, I had watched him loads in Insta. Really sad to hear the news yesterday. I didn’t agree with everything he said but he was intelligent and respectful .

No.

Ahhh ok, I’m 41 so maybe the younger generation has!

I hadn’t but my teens had

No.

Same here. I thought he was the guy who sits with the “change my mind” board but my sons knew exactly who he was and were extremely shocked.

No I hadn't

Yes, I’ve watched lots of his content, and really respected him

I hadn’t!

Yes, I'm 62

I had

No but my 15 year old DS and his friends knew all about him.

Same , thought he came across really well.
I watched him on Instagram

Nope.

No, I hadn’t, but I’m a teacher and all the sixth formers knew who he was (and disturbingly the majority of them had seen the video of his murder). DH knew who he was but is extremely interested in US Politics.

No. Never heard of him before.

Still grim and horrible what has happened to him, even if you don't agree with his views.

I had. He was not a good person. Said plenty of horrible things.

Yes, 42 here. Have watched him for a while. I'm gutted, incredible man.

I hadn’t but DD had.

It’s shocking because it’s a political assassination of someone who is essentially a private citizen, ie not a politician or elected official.

I hadn’t but both of my teens had.

I hadn't but my husband had, he follows American politics more closely than I do. We're mid 30s. I keep thinking about Kirk's widow and 2 little children.

No but the year 11's in school were on about him today, so I assumed he used platforms my demographic don't tend to use.

I'm 35. I'd watched his videos or others of him for a few years. Never agreed with much of anything he said.

No, I hadn't heard of him.