Charleston White has sparked outrage once again, this time for making light of the recent murder of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk. Kirk was fatally shot during a speech at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, an incident that shocked audiences across the country and has since prompted widespread reactions.
While many political figures, commentators, and everyday citizens have voiced condolences or expressed concern over the violence, White chose to go in a very different direction. In a video clip circulating on social media, the controversial figure dismissed Kirk’s death entirely, arguing that white Americans often show little sympathy when Black people lose their lives to violence.
“I don’t give a f**k about Kirk’s death,” White said in the clip. “I don’t give a f**k about no white man dying… White people don’t care about Black on Black crime. F**k that white boy and his death.” He went even further by dismissing Kirk’s family, including his children, while comparing the situation to the murder of rapper King Von, saying no one in power showed the same sympathy for Von or other young Black men taken by gun violence.
White’s remarks, while unsurprising to those familiar with his outspoken persona, have once again positioned him at the center of controversy. His harsh commentary adds fuel to an already sensitive conversation surrounding Kirk’s killing and highlights the deep racial and cultural divides that continue to shape reactions to tragedy in America.