Right-Wing Activists Target Alleged Celebrators of Charlie Kirk’s Death

In the wake of a tragic shooting, a disturbing campaign has emerged targeting individuals accused of celebrating the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Far-right activists and extremist figures have engaged in a coordinated effort to publicly identify and harass those they claim glorified the violence, leading to severe real-world consequences including job loss and credible threats.

Prominent voices amplifying this effort include Chaya Raichik, operator of the influential LibsofTikTok account, along with Laura Loomer and former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. A central platform for this activity is a website named “Charlie’s Murderers,” which appeared online mere hours after the shooting. The site collects and displays personal details such as social media handles and email addresses of people its anonymous operators allege expressed support for the act.

Among the first individuals listed was Rachel Gilmore, an independent journalist with Bubble Pop Media. She had expressed concern on social media that Kirk’s death might fuel further radicalization and retaliation among his supporters. Her fears proved tragically prescient. Almost immediately after being named on the site, Gilmore began receiving a flood of violent threats, including messages explicitly promising rape and murder. She described feeling genuinely afraid for her safety, noting that the site’s purpose appears to be exactly what she had warned against, inciting retaliation.

Despite the absence of an arrested suspect or confirmed motive, many on the far right, along with several Republican lawmakers, quickly framed the shooting as justification for aggressive response. The website actively solicits submissions, encouraging visitors to provide full names, employers, locations, and screenshots of social media activity for those they wish to target. Although the site’s operators describe it as a “lawful data aggregator” for “public education,” its practical effect has been to enable harassment and intimidation.

At the time of reporting, approximately two dozen people were listed on the site, with many entries including employment details and geographic information. The anonymous administrators claim to have received thousands of submissions and promise more will be added soon, along with a search function. While they initially responded to media inquiries, further attempts to contact them went unanswered.

Gilmore has not yet reported the threats to law enforcement but shared screenshots of emails and direct messages that contained explicit threats of violence and doxxing. The situation underscores how quickly online rhetoric can escalate into real-world danger, highlighting the volatile intersection of digital activism and personal safety.

(Source: Wired)