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On the recordSeptember 19, 2025
The First Amendment protects a lot of very ugly speech, but if you celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death, you should not be protected from being fired for being a disgusting person.
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J.D. Vance
Republican · Ohio

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Vance's remarks on free speech and consequences for celebrating Kirk's death.

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