House Honors Charlie Kirk with Bipartisan Support amid AOC's Opposition and ABC Criticism

The House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his assassination, with broad bipartisan support but notable opposition from 58 Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). While Democratic leadership voted in favor, AOC criticized Kirk's past rhetoric as divisive and ignorant, arguing it sought to disenfranchise many Americans and disputing claims that he promoted unity. During a speech, AOC condemned the use of Kirk's murder to justify what she described as an assault on free speech, and she also criticized ABC's cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live, linking it to pressure from the Trump administration. Her remarks sparked backlash from conservatives who accused her of disrespecting Kirk's legacy. The resolution itself condemned the shooting, commended law enforcement, and called for respectful debate and upholding American values. The debate highlights deep divisions in Congress over how to honor Kirk's legacy and concerns about free speech and media censorship under President Trump's administration.