Charlie Kirk Assassination Fallout: Coordinated Doxxing Campaigns Lead to Job Losses and Harassment

The recent assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk has triggered a widespread and coordinated online campaign to identify and punish individuals who posted celebratory messages about his death. This effort, spearheaded by conservative activists, Republican officials, and dedicated doxxing websites, has already resulted in numerous job losses and a surge of harassment for those targeted.

Following Kirk’s Wednesday assassination, platforms like “Expose Charlie’s Murderers” and prominent figures such as Laura Loomer and Senator Marsha Blackburn have actively publicized social media posts, even from accounts with few followers. The “Expose Charlie’s Murderers” site, which claims to have received nearly 30,000 submissions, aims to create a searchable database for a “permanent and continuously-updating archive of Radical activists calling for violence.” Critics, however, argue the site’s name implicitly blames those it targets for Kirk’s murder, paving the way for harassment.

The consequences for those spotlighted have been swift and severe. Multiple individuals, including a Middle Tennessee State University employee and a public school teacher, have been fired from their positions after elected officials like Sen. Blackburn and Rep. Nancy Mace publicly called for their removal. Private companies, including Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and the Carolina Panthers, have also terminated employees. Even DC Comics canceled a comic series after its author made controversial comments.

Legal experts note that private companies generally have broad rights to fire employees for social media posts, while public sector firings are often justified if the speech significantly disrupts operations or is deemed egregious, particularly for those working with young people.

Many targeted individuals report receiving a barrage of harassment and death threats, expressing fear for their safety. Experts like Laura Edelson of Northeastern University describe the phenomenon as a “coordinated harassment campaign,” designed to direct intense pressure toward selected individuals amidst heightened political tensions. Critics argue this fuels a “false culture war framing,” turning disconnected groups into perceived enemies.

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