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Turning Point USA Condemns TikTok Trend Referencing Charlie Kirk Assassination Audio
Turning Point USA issued a statement criticizing a viral TikTok trend that uses audio from the assassination of its founder, Charlie Kirk, in outfit transition videos. The organization described the trend as trivializing violence and called for the audio's removal from the platform. TikTok stated that the content violates its policies and has taken steps to remove it.
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A viral trend on TikTok involving outfit transition videos has incorporated audio referencing the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. The organization issued a statement on Saturday condemning the trend. com reported that the videos have circulated across social media in recent days.
Turning Point USA stated that the trend uses or references the assassination for entertainment purposes. The group said this trivializes violence and disrespects the reality of political attacks. According to the statement, Charlie Kirk was the victim of a real act of political violence.
Several commentators expressed criticism of the trend on social media. Riley Gaines, a conservative activist and former NCAA swimmer, stated on X that the trend involves celebrating and laughing at innocent death. She described those participating as devoid of decency and humanity.
Brian Atlas posted on X that the use of Charlie Kirk assassination sounds for outfit transitions is gross. Reverend Jordan Wells stated on X that the audio of Charlie Kirk getting shot is now a trending transition sound on TikTok for outfit changes.
He added that turning a man’s final moments into dance video filler is sick and reflects a broken culture. Taylor Lorenz, a progressive journalist, noted on X that the audio of Charlie Kirk getting shot is now a TikTok sound for outfit transformations.
Some commentators from across the political spectrum have called out the trend.
A TikTok spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the audio and related content violate the platform's policies. The spokesperson said enforcement action was taken, including steps to remove the audio and any repostings. TikTok's rules prohibit material that glorifies violence.
