Sen. John Kennedy Critiques ABC News Report on Suspect’s Messages

Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana faced sharp questioning from an ABC News reporter on Tuesday regarding a text message exchanged between individuals accused of murdering Charlie Kirk and his partner, calling it “inspired.”

During a segment on “Ingraham’s Angle,” ABC News Reporter Matt Gutman discussed the messages shared between the suspect’s partner and the individual charged with the murder. Kennedy responded with laughter, expressing skepticism about the reporter’s characterization.

“Some people need a shock collar. Are you impressed? The man murdered another person. And he’s talking about his love interest. It reminded me of what my dog brings,” Kennedy said to host Laura Ingraham. “I’m trying to be more tolerant of other perspectives, really, but it just wasn’t touching. I can’t in good conscience call it moving.”

Ingraham commented on how the media has, over the years, shown understanding towards those accused of targeting supporters of former President Donald Trump. Kennedy criticized the media and social platforms for fostering inflammatory language.

“Some of this is the media’s fault, a lot is social media. Let’s face it, social media has reduced the cost of being a jerk,” Kennedy remarked. “People wouldn’t say these things face-to-face; it’s just a lure for outrage. I don’t have a solution yet. Maybe we can discuss it another time, but it’s a significant part of the problem.”

Authorities examined messages from Tyler Robinson, who admitted to killing Kirk, revealing that he intended to turn himself in to his partner. When questioned about his motives, Robinson said he felt he had “enough” and that “hatred” is something that “cannot be negotiated.”

Despite initial attempts by public figures to paint Robinson as a conservative Christian, especially by Republican Utah Governor Spencer Cox, investigators found evidence suggesting Robinson embraced “a deep-instilled left ideology.”