U.S. Rep. Mary Miller on Thursday blamed an increase in political violence on “corrupt media” and the “radical left,” as she joined the 2 different Republican members of Illinois’ congressional delegation in introducing a decision honoring suburban Chicago native and conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk, who was born in Arlington Heights, was shot useless throughout a speech at Utah Valley College Wednesday — and his demise has renewed worries of escalating political violence within the nation. He was a detailed ally to President Donald Trump and co-founder of the conservative youth group Turning Level USA.
Kirk additionally was concerned in Bruce Rauner’s profitable 2014 gubernatorial marketing campaign, and Rauner additionally contributed to Turning Level in 2014 and 2015 by his Rauner Household Basis.
Whereas the Home decision denounces Kirk’s demise and pays tribute to his household, his Christian beliefs, and his work with conservative youth, Miller additionally harshly criticized the media and the “radical left” in a brief speech on the Home flooring.
“His demise was not an remoted tragedy. It’s a part of a disturbing development in political violence in our nation, inspired by the unconventional left and amplified by a corrupt media that has gone from being pretend to completely evil,” Miller stated.
Within the decision, the three wrote that Kirk’s demise “have to be a Turning Level for the Nation and be proof that Charlie Kirk didn’t die in useless.”
The decision condemns the assassination, applauds the short response of first responders and “reaffirms its dedication to defending the rights of all Individuals to meeting peacefully and to specific their political opinions with out worry of violence.”
Rep. Darin LaHood known as Kirk’s homicide a “despicable act of political violence.”
“He was a husband and father who didn’t need to die merely due to his political views,” LaHood stated in an announcement. “Charlie devoted his life to advocating free of charge speech, partaking in civil discourse, and investing within the subsequent era of Individuals.”
Rep. Mike Bost known as Kirk’s demise “a tragic reminder of simply how far our nation has spiraled from the times of political discourse to the depths of political violence.”
The Illinois Freedom Caucus of the Illinois Common Meeting on Wednesday additionally paid tribute to Kirk, whereas inserting blame on Democrats for “over-the-top inflammatory rhetoric.”
Pritzker on Wednesday acknowledged current high-profile acts of political violence and blamed Trump for stirring up violence, utilizing his choice to pardon individuals who had been charged or convicted for his or her position within the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol for example.
“We’ve seen different political violence happen in different states, and I’d simply say, it’s obtained to cease,” Pritzker stated whereas addressing reporters. “And I believe there are people who find themselves fomenting it on this nation. I believe the president’s rhetoric usually foments it.”
The Freedom Caucus, which incorporates Miller’s husband, Illinois State Rep. Chris Miller, as its chair, stated “Kirk was murdered for being a reputable spokesman for conservative concepts,” whereas calling on Democrats to name for civility.
“It’s time for the leaders on the opposite aspect of the aisle to police their very own, and to tone down the rhetoric and name for civil discourse and debate,” the caucus stated in an announcement. “The over-the-top inflammatory rhetoric similar to Governor Pritzker saying Republicans ought to ‘know no peace’ are fomenting hate and violence. We should always have the ability to have a debate on the problems with out worry of violence. Interval.”
