Staff Reports
Prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University, sending shockwaves through the American political landscape. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, allegedly targeted Kirk because of his political beliefs, meticulously planning the attack and later confessing in a text message. As details emerged, bipartisan figures condemned the violence, but the tragedy also became a touchstone for continued division and reflection on the trajectory of American society.
What has stunned many—and perhaps, sadly, not surprised others—are the public reactions from certain sectors expected to hold themselves to higher standards. Reports revealed that medical professionals and educators, people entrusted with society’s well-being and the cultivation of the next generation, posted vile celebrations and jokes about Kirk’s murder on social media. Multiple healthcare workers were suspended or fired, and similar disciplinary actions were taken against teachers, airline pilots, and even government employees whose online comments cheered or trivialized the death. In this climate, it is crystal clear that the left's radicalization has permeated the mainstream of America's institutions.
Meet Erin Wiggins, a nurse educator at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
After the death of Charlie Kirk, Erin posted “he was misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, bigoted Nazi & I’m glad he’s dead”
This woman works with babies. Absolutely vile! pic.twitter.com/BfjJmpdqxR
— Mostly Peaceful Latinas (@mplpodcast305) September 16, 2025
It’s difficult to overstate the irony and horror of medical workers—sworn to save lives—taking satisfaction in the assassination of a father and public figure. When doctors and nurses revel in the death of an ideological opponent, it undermines the entire moral fabric of the professions and signals just how deeply leftist ideology has corrupted institutions that once stood apart from political toxicity. Instead of instilling compassion and neutrality, many leading institutions have devolved into echo chambers for progressive groupthink.
This disturbing trend extends across education, government, and corporate America, where the tenets of political correctness and progressive orthodoxy have replaced fundamental American values such as respect for free speech and basic human dignity. Individuals aligned with leftist ideologies increasingly feel empowered to broadcast hatred against those with whom they disagree, confident that the prevailing culture in many workplaces will either excuse or quietly support them. Conservatives in these sectors know too well the risks of voicing their convictions, which should never be the American way.
Yet, there may be optimism to be found amid the darkness. The widespread exposure and subsequent firings of individuals celebrating violence may offer the reckoning that America’s institutions so desperately need. It’s a call to reassert the principles of decency, merit, and respect that made America strong and free. Charlie Kirk’s death is a grim reminder that the left’s march through America’s institutions is not just a culture war—it's a battle for the very soul of the nation.
