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Panthers fire communications staffer over insensitive post after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
NY Post ^ | 09/11/2025 | Jaclyn Hendricks

Posted on 09/11/2025 10:08:17 AM PDT by DFG

The Carolina Panthers have fired a member of their communications department due to an “insensitive social media post” following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.

The Charlotte Observer reported Thursday morning that Charlie Rock, a football communications coordinator, had been let go in the wake of the post, citing a source.

“The views expressed by our employees are their own and do not represent those of the Carolina Panthers. We do not condone violence of any kind. We are taking this matter very seriously and have accordingly addressed it with the individual,” the Panthers said in a statement posted Thursday morning on X.

A number of X users tagged the Panthers on the social media platform with purported screenshots of the post, which featured an image of Kirk and the message, “Why are yall sad? Your man said it was worth it …” A second slide allegedly featured the song, “Protect Ya Neck,” by the Wu-Tang Clan.

Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. The father of two was 31 years old.

“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” President Trump wrote Wednesday in a message on Truth Social.

“He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: charliekirk; charlierock; enemieslist; nationalfelonleague; nfl
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1 posted on 09/11/2025 10:08:17 AM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

Hope you end up eating out of a dumpster, Charlie.


2 posted on 09/11/2025 10:11:53 AM PDT by TTFlyer (Lenin: that by the infliction of terror, a well-organized minority can conquer a nation.)
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To: TTFlyer

Of course I’m talking about Charlie Rock.


3 posted on 09/11/2025 10:12:50 AM PDT by TTFlyer (Lenin: that by the infliction of terror, a well-organized minority can conquer a nation.)
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To: DFG

Did the guy make fun of the dead Christian children the democrat trans shot up last month?

Probably.

Glad the Carolina Panthers were able to draw a line about celebrating murdering conservatives and our children.


4 posted on 09/11/2025 10:13:21 AM PDT by GOPJ (Drop off a few thousand red MAGA hats for Chicago's South side...<P> <I> <B><big><center> )
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To: DFG

The assistant Dean of Students at MTSU was fired for making similar remarks.


5 posted on 09/11/2025 10:15:19 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (No Jesus. No Peace.... Know Jesus. Know peace.)
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To: DFG

I’ve never been so disgusted over Americans. The Democrats have certainly trained millions to be death cult trans zombies.


6 posted on 09/11/2025 10:15:59 AM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave e them.-S.Adams)
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To: DFG
Why are yall sad? Your man said it was worth it

Too long to put in one end xone. First line in one end zone the second line in the other?

Just spitballin'.

7 posted on 09/11/2025 10:16:39 AM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: DFG
“Protect Ya Neck,”

Great end zone slogan. Go for it, NFL!

8 posted on 09/11/2025 10:18:23 AM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: shanover

“””I’ve never been so disgusted over Americans. The Democrats have certainly trained millions to be death cult trans zombies.””””””””

The House had a moment of silence yesterday. Did you see how the democrats acted??? Disgusting.


9 posted on 09/11/2025 10:20:28 AM PDT by shelterguy
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To: DFG

How about you, now, Charlie? Do you think it was worth it? I predict you’ve slept your last peaceful evening and you’ll have no one to blame but yourself, as you shuffle off to your new job as a custodian at a rundown Hardee’s. Enjoy it, sir.


10 posted on 09/11/2025 10:20:46 AM PDT by Frank Drebin (And don't ever let me catch you guys in America!)
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To: DFG
Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.
(Prov. 17:28 NIV)
11 posted on 09/11/2025 10:21:14 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: DFG

Notice the Panthers disagreed with him but did not kill him.

Free speech can have consequences but should never be death.


12 posted on 09/11/2025 10:21:31 AM PDT by packrat35 (Pureblood! No clot shot for me!)
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To: DFG
Why are yall sad? Your man said it was worth it …”

We're sad because we had tens of thousands of dollars taken out of our bank accounts to pay for your "free" public education and you can't write two consecutive sentences without glaring grammatical errors.

13 posted on 09/11/2025 10:21:32 AM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: shanover

These demons are not Americans.


14 posted on 09/11/2025 10:21:49 AM PDT by Frank Drebin (And don't ever let me catch you guys in America!)
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To: DFG

Even more sickening is the fact that his firing over this is probably a resume enhancer when he applies for a job at some leftist organization


15 posted on 09/11/2025 10:22:32 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s, you weren't really there)
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To: DFG

If everyone that celebrated was fired, there would be a LOT of job openings. Beyond the pale. Disgusting.


16 posted on 09/11/2025 10:25:53 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍! Winning currently!)
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To: DFG

That’s nice, but they’ll likely hire another a-hole to replace them.


17 posted on 09/11/2025 10:27:00 AM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: mass55th

Maybe, but it’s not this a-hole.


18 posted on 09/11/2025 10:27:55 AM PDT by stevio (Fight until you die!)
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If everyone that celebrated was fired, there would be a LOT of job openings.

Infinitely less important than punishing the demons.

19 posted on 09/11/2025 10:35:52 AM PDT by noiseman (I The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.)
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To: DFG

Lefties keep saying Kirk said that about it is ok to have shootings to keep the second amendment
but I can’t find any credible source including left media that reports that


20 posted on 09/11/2025 10:40:59 AM PDT by RWGinger
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