Cruz schools CNN on motive of killer
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) appeared on CNN with anchor Kaitlan Collins to discuss the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, and sharply challenged her claim that the motive of the suspected killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, remained unknown.
Cruz rebuffed Collins’ assertion, saying, “Of course we know. Come on. ‘We don’t have a motive yet.’ Really, that’s CNN’s position? He happened to fire the gun in celebration?!”
The exchange grew heated as Collins insisted law enforcement had not officially specified a motive, while Cruz pointed to the Utah County District Attorney’s statement that Robinson was radicalized by far-left ideology. Text messages between Robinson and his live-in partner, Lance Twiggs, revealed Robinson’s confession and rationale, stating he shot Kirk because he “had enough of his hatred. Some hatred can’t be negotiated out.”
Cruz accused Collins of evading the evident ideological motive, declaring, “What you just said is false,” as they spoke over each other before shifting to broader discussions on political violence.
Senator Cruz’s insistence on acknowledging the ideological motive behind Kirk’s assassination highlights his commitment to confronting what he sees as media bias, particularly from CNN, which he has long criticized for downplaying left-wing extremism.
The district attorney’s report and Robinson’s own texts, including a note found under his keyboard stating, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it,” clearly indicate a premeditated act driven by opposition to Kirk’s conservative rhetoric.
Cruz’s frustration with Collins’ refusal to connect these dots reflects a broader critique of CNN’s tendency to obscure inconvenient truths, especially when they implicate progressive ideologies.
By emphasizing Robinson’s radicalization and explicit statements, Cruz rightfully challenged the network’s narrative that the motive was unclear, exposing what he views as an attempt to sanitize the role of far-left ideology in fueling violence. His pushback aligns with his consistent advocacy for transparency in addressing threats to conservative voices like Kirk, who was targeted for his outspoken views.
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Ted Cruz is a smart guy, and it is a mistake to get into an argument with him. It is not clear why Collins ignored Robinson's statement about his motive.
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