A Hamline University student is facing intense backlash after a viral video captured him openly celebrating the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
In the footage, the student can be heard telling others on campus that he was “glad” Kirk had been killed. Witnesses say he made the remarks while approaching a memorial table set up by students marking Kirk’s death. When confronted, he reportedly doubled down and refused to retract his comments.
Hamline University quickly released a statement distancing itself from the student’s remarks and emphasized that the school does not tolerate the endorsement of violence. Administrators reaffirmed their commitment to campus safety and civil discourse as the incident ignited broader discussions about political extremism, free speech, and rising tensions on college campuses nationwide.