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The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has triggered a wave of online campaigns targeting people who made critical or mocking remarks about his death. According to a Reuters tally published Saturday, at least 15 individuals, including journalists, teachers, and academic workers, have been suspended or fired after their posts surfaced on social media.

Right-wing activists have spearheaded much of this response. Prominent far-right influencer Laura Loomer, a US senator, and a newly launched website called Expose Charlie’s Murderers have all spotlighted people who shared comments about Kirk’s killing last Wednesday. Their efforts have led to a growing number of job losses and public shaming campaigns. 

CNN reported that posts celebrating Kirk’s death were widely circulated by Republican officials and right-wing figures, giving them national visibility.

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Rise Of 'Expose Charlie’s Murderers'

Expose Charlie’s Murderers claims to have received nearly 30,000 submissions and has already published the names of 41 people accused of “supporting political violence online.” The site says it is still processing tens of thousands of additional reports. Loomer, in a widely shared post on X, warned, “I will be spending my night making everyone I find online who celebrates his death famous, so prepare to have your whole future professional aspirations ruined if you are sick enough to celebrate his death.”

'Trophy Case' Of Firings

Other right-wing accounts have joined in. One user created a “Trophy Case,” a running list of people allegedly fired over their online remarks. Dozens of entries document dismissals and suspensions, effectively turning the campaign into a real-time scoreboard.

The consequences have reached high-profile figures as well. MSNBC dismissed senior political analyst Matthew Dowd after he suggested that Kirk’s divisive rhetoric may have contributed to the violence that killed him. Dowd, who said he was targeted by a “right-wing media mob,” also drew sharp criticism from former President Donald Trump.

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Educators have been particularly vulnerable. Teachers in California, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas have all faced disciplinary action over their posts. 

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a youth event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon. The 31-year-old political commentator, a close supporter of US President Donald Trump, was hit in the neck as he fielded questions from the audience.