In a shocking display of contempt for human life and the foundational American principle of free speech, a senior military officer has been rightfully suspended from his duties. Army Colonel Scott Stephens was removed from his post after he publicly and callously mocked the brutal assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk. This necessary action, taken by the Department of War under the strong leadership of President Donald Trump’s administration, sends a clear message that such vile behavior within the ranks will not be tolerated.
The assassination itself was a horrific act of political violence that stunned the nation. Graphic video footage from the Utah Valley University event showed the conservative leader being shot in the neck. Yet, instead of expressing the decency and unity one would expect from a high-ranking military official, Colonel Stephens chose to desecrate Kirk’s memory with a hate-filled social media post. He wrote, “The death of Charlie Kirk in Utah was tragic. However, we can take comfort in the fact that Charlie was doing what he loved best – spreading messages of hate, racism, homophobia, misogyny and transphobia on college campuses.”
When a Facebook user rightly pushed back, stating, “He did not deserve to be assassinated. What happened to freedom of speech? It isn’t political. It’s evil,” Colonel Stephens doubled down on his despicable rhetoric. His reply revealed a deeply disturbing worldview, stating, “[Charlie] spent years inciting political violence to die the victim of it. Tragic, for sure. Certainly aren’t going to argue that. But everyone shouldn’t be shocked when the leopards actually eat your face.” This statement is not merely an opinion; it is a reprehensible justification of political violence against a fellow American.
Good Afternoon @DeptofWar
Army Colonel Scott Stephens believes Charlie Kirk deserved to be murdered and that anyone that holds his mainstream conservative views are evil.
He is a radical leftist and unfit to lead our nations finest. @SecWar @SeanParnellASW @USArmy… https://t.co/ScYsqhLKHC pic.twitter.com/H6GNneimsl
— Mostly Peaceful Memes (@MostlyPeacefull) September 12, 2025
This incident exposes the toxic rot of radical leftist ideology that has attempted to infiltrate our nation’s esteemed institutions. Colonel Stephens’s comments transcend mere political disagreement; they represent a celebration of murder and an explicit endorsement of silencing opposing views through assassination. His suspension is a direct result of the unwavering standards set by President Donald Trump and his appointees, who have consistently stood for law, order, and the sanctity of life against the rising tide of violent rhetoric from the left.
The Department of War, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, has demonstrated its commitment to rooting out this kind of extremism. A spokesman for the department, Sean Parnell, firmly declared, “The Department of War has zero tolerance for it,” confirming that the agency is actively tracking personnel who celebrate this assassination. This swift and decisive action stands in stark contrast to the liberal media, which often downplays violence against conservatives and provides a platform for hateful rhetoric.
We are tracking all these very closely — and will address, immediately. Completely unacceptable. https://t.co/9weALT5Pb7
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) September 11, 2025
The liberal media complex, which consistently attacks President Trump and his supporters, has created an environment where such violent language is normalized. They have spent years demonizing figures like Charlie Kirk, portraying his advocacy for conservative values as hate speech. This constant drumbeat of dehumanization from outlets like CNN and MSNBC paves the way for disturbed individuals to commit acts of violence and for figures like Colonel Stephens to feel emboldened to applaud them.
This is not just about one suspended colonel; it is about the soul of our nation. It is about defending the right of every American to speak freely without fear of being violently silenced and then maliciously slandered in death. President Trump’s leadership in promoting a culture of respect for our military and for all Americans is the antidote to this poison. The suspension of Colonel Stephens is a victory for decency and a powerful reaffirmation that the United States military will remain a bastion of American values, not a mouthpiece for the radical left’s hate-filled agenda.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
