Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told his staff to identify any employees who have mocked or celebrated Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s death.
“It is unacceptable for military personnel and Department of War civilians to celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American. The Department of War has zero tolerance for it,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said.
“We are tracking all these very closely — and will address, immediately. Completely unacceptable,” Hegseth added.
We are tracking all these very closely — and will address, immediately. Completely unacceptable. https://t.co/9weALT5Pb7
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— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) September 11, 2025
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Several service members have been relieved from their jobs because of such posts, the officials said, adding that Hegseth’s directive also
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