On the not-so-sad occasion of Charlie Kirk's death today, we would like to discuss his connection to fascism and fascist reactions to his death. Although Kirk was a prominent right-wing propagandist, he was not a self-defined fascist, nor did ideological fascists claim him. In fact, many on the far right openly despised and mocked him. There was a long-lasting feud between his organization and Nick Fuentes' organization, for example. (Kirk and the MAGA Republicans he catered to are deeply antisemitic, but Kirk's pro-Israel/Christian Zionist stance enraged other members of the far right who might otherwise be their allies.)
Kirk also did a lot to support and encourage fascism by creating a more friendly cultural environment for it to grow, and many fascists admired his ability to "trigger the libs".
As such, the people we track are having reactions we can break down into the following types:
1) happiness at the death of an ideological rival and the prospect of poaching his followers
2) acknowledgement of political differences over Israel while also giving him respect and even mildly mourning him
3) predictions that his killing will result in increased repression against leftists, and happiness at that prospect
The third is a very safe prediction. Therefore, we encourage people to be on heightened alert and come together in solidarity to study and practice effective community defense. Violent reactions are likely to come from MAGA groups, not neo-Nazi groups, although these would opportunistically join in violence whenever possible. Proud Boys should be especially monitored.