House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk Amid AOC Criticism

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez strongly opposed a House resolution honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, criticizing his past rhetoric on race, civil rights, and Jewish communities as "ignorant" and "uneducated." Despite the resolution passing with bipartisan support, including 95 Democrats, 58 Democrats voted against it, reflecting a divided stance within the party. Ocasio-Cortez contended that honoring Kirk without addressing his record risks normalizing dangerous views and causes pain to communities affected by segregation and bigotry. She also accused Republicans of using Kirk's death to politicize free speech and criticized media responses, such as the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Supporters of the resolution emphasized condemning political violence and honoring Kirk's life without endorsing his previous statements. Meanwhile, some conservative voices argued that Ocasio-Cortez's remarks demonstrated ignorance about Kirk's full character and impact, framing her opposition as a political misstep.