Since Charlie Kirk was assassinated, many commentators have pointed out his extraordinarily unique combination of skills that likely destined him to be a contender for high office—perhaps even President of the United States. I wouldn’t be surprised if guys who analyze trends in American cultural and institutional life had already predicted that he would someday be elected President.
In addition to his extraordinary energy, drive, willingness to travel all over the place and talk to thousands of people, he also had a rare gift for fundraising. In 2024, he succeeded in obtaining $85 million for Turning Point USA—$5 million more than he did in 2023. As someone who has tried to raise money for the McCullough Foundation, I am in awe of this achievement.
And yet, despite Kirk’s unique value as a young public figure, his security apparently did not—we are told—bother to secure the roofs within a fairly easy rifle shot for a decent marksmen.
Note that a sentry posted on just one of the two roofs visible in this photo could have prevented the shooting.
I suppose it is possible for a young daredevil to learn how to sight in a rifle, practice shooting, and then simply go for it by climbing onto a rooftop at a Charlie Kirk event and getting lucky with his first shot.
However, though this scenario may be possible, it doesn’t strike me as plausible. Even the most cursory security procedures could have eliminated the rooftops for a daredevil would-be sniper.
Just as I found it impossible to understand why the nearby rooftop in Butler, Pennsylvania wasn’t secured, I am continually nagged by the question of why the nearby rooftops at the Charlie Kirk event weren’t secured. That they weren’t strikes me as incomprehensible.
Almost seems planned. Securing rooftops is the most basic security step.
Questions I have. What was in the Back Pack? Why did he exit so he was video taped? Was it planned that they would see his exit route so they could not miss finding the rifle which he didn't have with him when he dropped down from the roof? How come his photos on the stairs didn't show him carrying a rifle up to the roof? Who elsd was video tapped on the stairs? How about before dawn? Seems it is too pat of circumstances with planted evidence to prove once again a lone gunman theory. They should put him under hypnosis and see if he would reveal all. Maybe truth serum? Did a parrafin test demonstrate he fired a rifle? Have they confirmed he went to a rifle range to sharpen his skills. Too many questione unanswered.