‘Here’s What I Actually Said’: ABC’s Jon Karl Posts Full Video to Clap Back at MAGA Influencers Criticizing His Charlie Kirk Remarks
ABC News’s Jonathan Karl clapped back at MAGA influencers who derided his opening remarks on Sunday’s This Week regarding Charlie Kirk’s tragic death.
The influencers were aggrieved over Karl’s remark that “the murder of Charlie Kirk was not a political act.”
“You do not detest the Propaganda Press enough,” said White House deputy assistant Sebastian Gorka — sharing a clip of Karl’s comment.
“MSABC having one helluva week…” added Fox News contributor Joe Concha.
Other notable MAGA media figures reacted similarly:
But Karl accused those sharing the edited clip of twisting his words.
“Here’s what I actually said,” Karl posted on X, along with a full clip of his monologue:
Later today, family, friends, and supporters of Charlie Kirk will gather in Glendale, Arizona, for his memorial. The 31-year-old activist’s murder shocked the nation, and it was condemned by sensible and compassionate people in and out of politics, and across the political spectrum.
It has also been senselessly celebrated by some, a small minority, who didn’t like what Kirk stood for and thought it was somehow, therefore, justified. Celebrating or excusing violence is abhorrent. The murder of Charlie Kirk was not a political act; it was a gruesome crime. His alleged killer now faces the death penalty.
Our thoughts this morning are with the Kirk family, especially his two young children who will now grow up without their father.
Whatever you thought of his political views — and there were many who were deeply offended by things he said — Charlie Kirk was an unwavering advocate for free speech. On a personal note, he was always willing to engage with me and answer my questions. He welcomed debate with those he disagreed with. He did not try to silence his critics. He listened to them, and tried to change their minds. As Charlie Kirk’s body is laid to rest, that core principle is under attack in America.
Watch the clip above via ABC News.
