A SOUTH Park episode mocking Charlie Kirk that was aired just weeks before has assassination has been pulled.
Comedy Central took down the episode ‘Got a Nut’ of the satircal cartoon show in the wake of Kirk’s death.
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South Park character Eric Cartman dressed up as Charlie Kirk
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Kirk is parodied in the episode by the character Eric Cartman who sets up his own podcast and series of “prove me wrong” events.
It was episode two of the controversial show’s 27th season – which has been firmly taking aim at Trump and the Maga movement.
The 31-year-old had laughed off the parody – saying the show was “spreading the gospel”.
But in the after his murder by a sniper at a college campus in Utah, the episode has now been axed from a planned rerun.
It appears to still be avaliable on streaming service Paramont+.
Kirk’s death has left America in shock – with US President Donald Trump describing it as a “dark moment” for the nation.
He also raged at the “radical left” for stoking division and accused them of fostering political violence.
A young, leading voice in the conservative and MAGA movement – Kirk’s assassination is being seen as an attack on free speech.
And a manhunt is now underway for the sniper, who was described as wearing a black mask, dark clothes, and using a long gun.
Graphic video showed a single bullet striking 31-year-old Kirk in the neck, causing him to collapse while hosting an outdoor student debate event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday.
Kirk, an outspoken commentator who frequently appeared on Fox News, was best known for co-founding Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit organization aimed at organizing students.
Trump posted a video message on Truth Social, saying he was “filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” adding it was a “dark moment for America“.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Lane Frantzve, and their two young children.
The pro-gun activist was speaking about shootings in the moments before he was murdered at the university with a single gunshot.
ReutersThe scene after U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via REUTERS. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY[/caption]
APCharlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point’s visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)[/caption]
APAllison Hemingway-Witty cries after Charlie Kirk is shot during Turning Point’s visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)[/caption]
Charlie Kirk’s rise to hero of the youth MAGA movement
CHARLIE Kirk transformed conservative youth activism from a marginal movement into a powerful force before his assassination on a college campus at 31.
Kirk was an American conservative political activist, author, and media personality who rose to prominence as the co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
He launched the organization in 2012 when he was just 18 years old, with the goal of promoting conservative principles to high school and college students and became a significant figure in American politics by building a massive grassroots network, framing himself as a “culture warrior.”
The rise of Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA’s mission was to counter what Kirk and his allies saw as liberal dominance on American college campuses.
It quickly grew to prominence through his use of provocative activism and viral social media campaigns.
They created watchlists of professors pushing leftist propaganda and organized events to debate students on controversial topics.
The strategy helped them gain a significant following and financial backing from wealthy conservative donors.
Kirk’s ability to connect with a new generation of conservatives was one of his most notable impacts.
He cultivated a style of political engagement that was heavily reliant on social media, podcasts, and confrontational public appearances.
His organization’s events, such as the annual Student Action Summit, drew thousands of young attendees and featured prominent conservative speakers, creating a new kind of political ecosystem for young people who felt alienated from traditional conservative groups.
A key ally of Donald Trump
Kirk also became a staunch supporter and ally of President Donald Trump.
He was the youngest speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention and served as an aide to Donald Trump Jr. during the presidential campaign.
This relationship solidified his position within the Republican Party’s “MAGA” (Make America Great Again) wing, and his organization became an integral part of Trump’s political apparatus.
Through his popular podcast, “The Charlie Kirk Show,” and his frequent appearances on conservative media, Kirk was a powerful voice in the pro-Trump movement.
He often framed political issues as a “spiritual battle” between good and evil and championed a pugnacious, populist form of conservatism.
His influence was so significant that after Trump’s 2024 victory, Kirk was credited with helping to mobilize younger voters for the campaign.
Influence on culture and social issues
Beyond traditional politics, Kirk’s influence extended deeply into social and cultural issues.
He was a vocal opponent of “woke” ideology, particularly in education and media.
He promoted traditional values, often encouraging young women to prioritize becoming homemakers and mothers over professional careers.
Kirk also openly criticized programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
He was also a major proponent of Christian nationalism, arguing that there is no true separation of church and state in the United States.
The Turning Point Empire
Kirk’s activism led to the expansion of the Turning Point brand into a larger political and media empire.
He launched Turning Point Action, a political advocacy group focused on voter mobilization, and Turning Point Faith, aimed at engaging evangelical Christian communities in conservative politics.
These affiliated organizations allowed him to broaden his reach and influence beyond college campuses, into a more mainstream political force.
Just seconds after he paused during a student Q&A at the school, the shot was heard ringing out in horrifying footage of the shooting.
Blood was seen gushing from Kirk’s neck as he fell off his chair, as bystanders screamed, “Get down! Get down!”
He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead just hours later.
Just minutes before the reports rang out, Kirk’s social media accounts shared videos and pictures of the activist smiling as he met students.
He was speaking about mass killings committed by transgender Americans and was asked how many mass shootings had happened in the US in the past 10 years.
Kirk was beginning to answer by asking, “Counting or not counting gang violence?” when he was hit.
Former Representative Jason Chaffetz, a Republican from Utah who was attending the event, spoke about the immediacy of the violent attack on Fox News.
“I was watching Charlie,” Chaffetz said.
“I can’t say that I saw blood. I can’t say that I saw him get hit, but I did see him fall immediately backwards into his left.”
The politician continued, “As soon as the shot went out, everybody hit the deck and everybody started scattering and yelling and screaming, as you might imagine.
Chaffetz said he went from watching Kirk speak to looking over to check if his loved ones were safe.
Timeline of Charlie Kirk shooting
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
12 pm MDT– Kirk is scheduled to host a debate in the UVU Fountain Courtyard.
12:10 pm – A shot is fired at Kirk from 200 yards away and hits him in the neck. The event is immediately evacuated and a man is taken into custody.
1:02 pm – President Donald Trump posts a call to pray for Kirk on Truth Social.
1:37 pm – UVU closes campus, cancels classes, and tells students to leave campus immediately.
1:50 pm – Officials confirm Kirk is in critical condition to the Associated Press.
2:40 pm – Trump confirms Kirk has died, hailing him “great, legendary” in a post on Truth Social.
4:21 pm FBI Director Kash Patel shares on X that the ‘subject for the horrific shooting’ is in custody.
4:30 pm – Utah Governor Spencer Cox, speaking at a press conference, brands Kirk’s death a ‘political assassination. Cox adds there is a ‘person of interest’ in custody and a man arrested earlier has been released
Trump posted a video message on Truth Social, saying he was “filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.”
The US president said: “Charlie inspired millions and tonight all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.
“Charlie is a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of open debate and the country that he loves so much, the United States of America.
“He’s a model for truth and freedom, and there’s never been anyone who was so respected by youth.”
Trump added that “Charlie was also a man of deep, deep faith. And we take comfort in the knowledge that he is now at peace with God in heaven,” while asking God to protect Kirk’s wife and children “in this terrible hour of heartache and pain.”
“This is a dark moment for America,” he continued.
Trump also vowed a crackdown on “political violence,” promising his administration would “find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity and to other political violence”.
He said “radical left political violence has hurt too many innocent people”, pointing to the assassination attempt against him and the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year.
The president has long drawn criticism for blaming the “radical left” for America’s divisions, with opponents arguing his rhetoric has itself fueled violence against his political rivals.
ReutersA SWAT member stands in between first responders and law enforcement vehicles parked at Utah Valley University, where U.S. right-wing activist, commentator, Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was shot during an event, in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart[/caption]
ReutersU.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd shortly before he was shot at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via REUTERS. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY[/caption]
ReutersPolice and first responders’ vehicles appear at the scene where U.S. right-wing activist, commentator, Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
