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Vice President JD Vance and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Monday pledged aggressive action against left-leaning organizations following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Vance, guest-hosting Kirk’s livestream show, echoed right-wing demands for a government crackdown, while Miller vowed to mobilize the Department of Justice and Homeland Security to dismantle alleged networks behind political unrest.
Miller claimed Kirk’s final message urged action against groups accused of promoting violence, promising to “identify, disrupt, dismantle, and destroy” them. He later told reporters the administration is examining nonprofit entities said to support riots and doxxing, though no evidence was presented. Critics warn that Trump officials may exploit Kirk’s murder to target political opponents.
Police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah last week, charging him with Kirk’s murder. Investigators say the motive remains unclear, though bizarre engravings on bullet casings referenced memes and video game jokes. Experts caution these clues do not suggest a clear political agenda.
During the podcast, Vance directly named the Open Society Foundations, funded by billionaire George Soros, and the Ford Foundation, accusing them of supporting The Nation. Both organizations denied current funding of the magazine. Elizabeth Spiers, author of a critical article about Kirk, accused Vance of misrepresenting her work to stir division.
Kirk’s legacy remains polarizing. Critics have long labeled him a racist and extremist, while supporters view him as a devout Christian who energized young conservatives for Donald Trump. Civil rights advocates condemned his rhetoric toward minorities, immigrants, and LGBTQ communities, while allies praised his influence on conservative activism.
The Open Society Foundations dismissed Vance’s comments as “disgraceful,” while the Ford Foundation confirmed only a single 2019 grant to The Nation. The magazine defended its critique, emphasizing its tradition of dissent in pursuit of justice.
