TPUSA condemns viral TikTok videos using sound effect from Charlie Kirk's assassination
Turning Point USA has condemned a TikTok trend that uses audio referencing the assassination of its founder, Charlie Kirk, in outfit transition videos. The organization criticized the trend for trivializing political violence and called on TikTok to remove the content. The videos have sparked backlash across the political spectrum and raised concerns about online culture.
- ▪Turning Point USA issued a statement condemning the use of audio referencing Charlie Kirk's assassination on TikTok.
- ▪The videos incorporate the audio into popular outfit transition clips, a common format on the platform.
- ▪TikTok was called upon to remove the audio, which Turning Point USA described as grotesque and dehumanizing.
- ▪The incident has prompted broader discussions about the trivialization of political violence online.
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Media TPUSA condemns viral TikTok videos using sound effect from Charlie Kirk's assassination TikTok told Fox News Digital the videos violated its policies By CJ Womack Fox News Published May 3, 2026 5:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Campus Reform reporter calls out ‘vile, disgusting response’ to Charlie Kirk’s murder Campus Reform reporter Emily Sturge and former Turning Point USA campus coordinator Will Witt discuss college campus reactions to Charlie Kirk’s assassination on ‘Fox News @ Night.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A TikTok trend using audio that references the assassination of Charlie Kirk in outfit transition videos is drawing backlash from Turning Point USA and commentators across the political…
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