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RNC Research@RNCResearch · Sep 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk's shooter used the exact same language that Democrats use every day to describe conservatives. We know…

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This thread argues that Democrats' use of inflammatory language calling Trump a fascist and authoritarian contributed to radicalization and violence, citing the Charlie Kirk shooting as an example. It compiles quotes from Democratic politicians and public figures using such rhetoric.

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    Charlie Kirk's shooter used the exact same language that Democrats use every day to describe conservatives. We know who radicalized him. 🧵

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    CNN: "Do you think Donald Trump is a fascist?"  Kamala Harris: "Yes, I do. YES, I DO!"

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    Tim Walz echoed the claim that "No one has ever been more dangerous to this country than Donald Trump, and he is a fascist to his core."  Walz: "That's exactly who he is."

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    Democrat New York Rep. Dan Goldman: Trump is a "fascist dictator."

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    Democrat Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin: Republicans are a "fascist political party."

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    Democrat Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez: the Trump administration is a "fascist regime."

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    Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett called President Trump “Temu Hitler.”

    RNC Research@RNCResearch · Jul 23, 2025

    Deranged Jasmine Crockett goes on an unhinged rant calling President Trump “Temu Hitler.” This is the kind of rhetoric that led to two assassination attempts against President Trump.

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    Reporter: “Last year, [Biden] compared his political opponents to ... semi-fascists. Don’t comments like that contribute to political poison?”  Biden Spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre: “The president is going to call out what he sees.”

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    Democrat New York Rep. Dan Goldman: President Trump is "paving the way ... to become an Adolf Hitler."

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    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “This fascist administration didn’t come from anywhere... We’re gonna fight, fight, FIGHT!”

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    Charlemagne: Donald Trump is " about fascism. Why can't we just say it? Kamala Harris: "We can say that."

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    Democrat Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan: "Trump is taking the role of a fascist authoritarian."

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    Democrat Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley: “Donald Trump is a FASCIST!”

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    Beto O'Rourke: "We don't await the punch thrown by these would-be fascists to land. We punch first, and we punch harder."

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    REMINDER: Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett doubled down on the same vile rhetoric that led to Charlie Kirk's murder. "Me calling you a 'wannabe Hitler' all those things are like not necessarily saying 'Go out and hurt somebody.'"

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    Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has a history of calling Republicans fascist. Her district voted for President Trump. Does she think her constituents are fascists?

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    Senator Raphael Warnock calls President Trump's agenda "an authoritarian project" and suggests, "democracy itself is very much in peril." This is the exact kind of rhetoric that led to Charlie Kirk's murder — Democrats have no shame.