Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe unleashed a series of inflammatory posts on social media platform BlueSky following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including one that appeared to mock the conservative activist’s murder. The ex-Vikings player’s Chris Kluwe Charlie Kirk comments have sparked outrage among conservatives while highlighting the deepening political divide following the high-profile killing.
Charlie Kirk, 31, the influential founder of Turning Point USA and close ally of President Donald Trump, was assassinated on September 10 at a campus event in Utah. The shocking killing sent waves through the political landscape, with a suspect reportedly in custody according to law enforcement sources.
Kluwe, who punted for the Minnesota Vikings from 2005-12, has reinvented himself as a progressive political activist in recent years. In February, he was arrested at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting after protesting the installation of a plaque at a public library that spelled out “MAGA” through the first letters of the words magical, alluring, galvanizing, and adventurous.
The incident gained national attention when Kluwe called the MAGA movement “a Nazi movement” during his speech, resulting in his arrest for civil disobedience. Days later, he was fired from his position as a freshman football coach at Edison High School.
Inflammatory Chris Kluwe Charlie Kirk Comments Surface After Assassination
In a series of posts on BlueSky this week, Kluwe appeared to celebrate Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s dismissal of claims that Democratic rhetoric contributed to Kirk’s assassination.
“F—ing finally. Fight back against the bulls— framing that tries to make Dems responsible for everything,” Kluwe wrote in an expletive-laden post. “The GOP is choosing to create this kind of societal environment. They could stop it at any time. They have agency as well. They’re not f—ing children (except when, well, you know).”
Warren had told a CNN reporter, “Oh, please. Right, why don’t you start with the president of the United States? Right, and every ugly meme he has posted, and every ugly word,” when asked about Democrats toning down rhetoric following Kirk’s killing.
Kluwe Appears to Mock Kirk’s Shooting
In perhaps his most controversial post, Kluwe shared a news article about Kirk’s shooting with a caption reading, “<me sowing> ‘Hahaha yes! This rules!’ <me reaping> ‘what the f— <gets shot>.'”
The post appeared to mock Kirk for becoming a victim of violence in what Kluwe suggested was an environment Kirk himself helped create.
In another BlueSky post, Kluwe wrote, “It is possible to hold both of these things true at the same time: 1) political violence is never an appropriate choice in a civilized society 2) Charlie Kirk’s dream is to create exactly the kind of society he currently lives in, as spoken from his own mouth.”
From NFL Punter to Political Lightning Rod
Kluwe’s journey from professional athlete to political firebrand has been marked by controversy. Following his NFL career, he became known for outspoken advocacy on progressive causes, particularly LGBTQ+ rights.
His February arrest at the Huntington Beach City Council meeting catapulted him into the national spotlight when video showed him declaring, “I believe we’re on the path that Nazi Germany went down under Hitler. And I say that as a political science and history major, as someone who has studied history. And the parallels are very, very clear.”
Shortly after his arrest and subsequent firing from Edison High School, Kluwe announced his candidacy for California’s 72nd Assembly District. The former punter has positioned himself as an unapologetically progressive voice in the traditionally conservative Orange County district.
Expert Insights
Dr. Martin Kramer, professor of political science at University of California, Irvine, sees Kluwe’s comments as emblematic of a troubling trend.
“When public figures respond to political violence with statements that appear to justify or contextualize it, they contribute to the normalization of such violence,” Kramer told The Post. “While Kluwe may believe he’s making a nuanced point about causality, his comments cross a line that most Americans recognize should not be crossed when someone has been killed.”
Conservative media analyst Rebecca Thompson points to a double standard in how such comments are treated.
“If a former NFL player with conservative views had posted similar comments after the assassination of a progressive figure, there would be universal condemnation and likely calls for social media platforms to suspend their accounts,” Thompson said. “The selective outrage is telling.”
For Huntington Beach residents who have followed Kluwe’s rise as a local political figure, his latest comments represent a continuation of his confrontational style.
James Hernandez, a local small business owner, attended the February city council meeting where Kluwe was arrested. “He clearly wants to be provocative and get attention,” Hernandez said. “But there’s a difference between standing up for what you believe in and appearing to celebrate someone’s murder. I think he’s crossed that line.”
Some of Kluwe’s supporters view his comments differently. Sarah Chen, a campaign volunteer for his assembly run, defends his outspokenness.
“Chris speaks truth to power, and sometimes that’s uncomfortable for people,” Chen said. “He’s not celebrating violence – he’s pointing out hypocrisy in how some conservative figures talk about creating conflict then act shocked when conflict happens.”
Balanced Perspective
While Kluwe’s comments have drawn criticism from across the political spectrum, some political observers note they reflect a broader breakdown in civil discourse.
Political historian Dr. Eleanor Grant of Stanford University notes that extreme rhetoric has become increasingly common on both sides of the political divide.
“We’ve entered an era where inflammatory language has become normalized,” Grant said. “While Kluwe’s comments are particularly troubling in the wake of a political assassination, they’re part of a pattern we’re seeing across the political landscape where opponents are dehumanized and violence is implicitly justified.”
Others point out that Kluwe’s comments, while provocative, were made in the context of pushing back against what he perceived as unfair blame being placed on Democrats for Kirk’s assassination.
The Bottom Line
As authorities continue their investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the inflammatory Chris Kluwe Charlie Kirk comments have added fuel to an already heated national debate about political rhetoric and violence. Whether Kluwe’s controversial posts will impact his chances in the upcoming California assembly race remains to be seen, but they certainly highlight the increasingly bitter divisions that have come to define American politics in 2025.
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