“It’s important for us to call them out,” Omar said regarding those mourning Charlie Kirk’s death.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, political tensions have only deepened. On Thursday, Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar sparked controversy after criticizing public figures who praised the late Turning Point USA founder for his accomplishments.

During an interview on *Zeteo* with host Mehdi Hasan, Omar said it was “f\*\*ked up” for people to highlight Kirk’s positive contributions while ignoring his history of controversial remarks. She pointed to Kirk’s past comments about school shootings, the death of George Floyd, and slavery as evidence that his legacy should not be celebrated.

“Charlie was someone who once said guns save lives after a school shooting,” Omar said. “He downplayed the death of George Floyd, questioned the significance of Juneteenth, and dismissed what Black people have endured in this country.”

Omar rejected the notion that Kirk had fostered civil debate on college campuses, insisting that his rhetoric left lasting harm. “There is nothing more f\*\*ked up than to pretend his words and actions have not been recorded over the last decade,” she added.

Her remarks came as political leaders clashed over how to remember Kirk. Some Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, called for prayer and praised his work in bringing conservative voices to universities. President Trump announced that Kirk would be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, describing him as a man of “faith and courage.”

Meanwhile, backlash spread across academia and media. A professor at the University of Michigan called Kirk’s assassination a “solution,” while MSNBC cut ties with an analyst who suggested Kirk’s rhetoric made him responsible for his own death.

Despite sharp divisions, Kirk’s family emphasized his Christian faith as the cornerstone of his legacy. In a recent interview, Kirk himself said, “The most important thing is my faith in my life. I want to be remembered for courage for my faith.”

As investigations continue into the assassination, political figures remain sharply divided—not just on Kirk’s legacy, but on what his death represents for America’s political climate.