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Charlie Kirk is a 'true American martyr': Benny Johnson | CUOMO

2025-09-12 News & Politics
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Analyzing Political Extremism Following Charlie Kirk's Alleged Assassination

Understand the core mechanism—political dehumanization—that commentator Benny Johnson believes caused the assassination of his friend, Charlie Kirk. This discussion forces a reckoning on whether rhetoric justifies violence and how accountability is selectively applied across political divides.

Short Summary

  • Johnson frames Charlie Kirk’s death as a political assassination, labeling him a "true American martyr" for his cause.
  • Both speakers agree that violence is unacceptable, but disagree strongly on the distribution of blame for the toxicity in public discourse.
  • Johnson highlights instances where perceived enemies (like President Trump) faced celebratory rhetoric following violent incidents against them.
  • Cuomo insists that conservatives cannot claim victimhood, arguing both sides engage in inflammatory, profit-driven conflict.

This segment captures a raw discussion between Chris Cuomo and Benny Johnson shortly after the reported murder of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Johnson focuses on drawing a clear moral line, maintaining that the left relentlessly dehumanizes opponents, creating an environment where violence becomes predictable. Cuomo counters by emphasizing that accountability requires looking inward, refusing to let the right claim moral high ground simply because they perceive the opposition as worse.

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Conservative commentator Benny Johnson joins "CUOMO" to discuss the assassination of his close friend Charlie Kirk, who he believes is a "true American martyr," and what contributed to the murder. #CUOMO #CharlieKirk #Politics Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

Top Comments (10)

@LindaThompson-mz6of 2025-09-12

Chris is actually defending the left calling conservatives nazis. fascists, racists and bigots non stop.

334 12 replies
@Bonkers928 2025-09-13

You had him on. Didn’t listen and shouted him down. The legacy media continues to kill itself

231 7 replies
@JusticeForNancy 2025-09-12

LET HIM SPEAK FOR GOODNESS SAKES CHRIS COME ON

158 6 replies
@RekkiR 2025-09-12

Chris is playing dumb. He knows exactly what Benny is saying here. The blood of Charlie Kirk is on the media's hands, and politicians. They've brainwashed people to think the sky is falling, and they've used buzzwords where they dont apply to create hysteria.

155 5 replies
@salemram15 2025-09-12

This is DISGUSTING. Bring a guy on who is clearly greiving and poke and prod him. Gross.

153 3 replies
@chucksgrace3225 2025-09-13

The reality is after Charlie was brutally assasinated and martyred in front of thousands, what did thousands of americans do? They mourned. They prayed. They honored Charlie and celebrated him. They didn't riot. They didn't loot. They didn't burn down buildings. That's the main difference between rightwing and leftwing outrage.

121 5 replies
@Wumbologist2442 2025-09-12

Saying a guy who just saw his friend MURDERED is triggered is insane. You should be ashamed of yourself

89 1 replies
@SemperAdAltiora 2025-09-13

"You can't make peace with evil." That is what this tragedy affirmed. Personally, I could never compromise my values ever again.

77 2 replies
@maryhorvath9728 2025-09-14

I truly don’t understand how someone like Chris Cuomo is still on the air.

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@darrendwyer9981 2025-09-13

From Australia and in my 60's and I can not even see a photo of Charlie without crying. This man is immortalized and a LEGEND.

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