Conservative PAC launches drive to expose teachers who defended Charlie Kirk's killing
1776 Project PAC says its online form flags educators who justified Kirk’s death, challenging left-wing free-speech narratives
A conservative political action committee has launched a national effort to expose teachers and administrators who publicly justified or celebrated the killing of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot at a campus event.
The 1776 Project PAC said it has created an online form for tipping educators who have defended Kirk's killing online. Stefano Forte, the group's executive director, told Fox News Digital that the tips have come in as an "endless stream of tips" and that the effort aims to counter what it calls a left-wing narrative that conservatives are hypocritical about free speech.
Forte argued that the left's cancel culture has been pervasive and created a standard where only their speech is protected. He said, "No one is saying they can’t talk. They can post whatever they want—but there are consequences. If you’re openly celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk, you shouldn’t be teaching children. That’s not about free speech; it’s about judgment and character." The executive director added that the campaign is not about silencing dissent but about public accountability in classrooms.
The campaign comes as social media posts celebrating, justifying, or downplaying Kirk’s death have circulated in academic circles, with many individuals reportedly losing their jobs as a result. Forte said the effort aims to amplify what he described as individuals who chose to make such statements public, and to remind communities of the line between free speech and conduct that endangers others.
Fox News Digital reported that an administrator at George Washington University posted on social media his view that Kirk's killing was "fair" and expressed that he felt "no thoughts" and "no prayers" over the killing. The post was "liked" and "loved" by at least 37 people, some of whom were employed at universities across the country. Forte told Fox News Digital, "The rot is incredibly deep."
Some leftist organizations, such as DSA, have developed public service announcements urging members on what to post in relation to Kirk, Forte noted, arguing that such guidance signals a broader, self-perceived immunity to consequences when political viewpoints are at stake. He contended that the spread of these messages underscores a climate in which individuals feel emboldened to share extreme statements online without fear of repercussions.
The investigation and discussion around Kirk’s death have continued to ripple through political discourse, with conservative groups framing the episode as a test of free speech and accountability in education, and opponents arguing that political violence should be unequivocally condemned regardless of motive. Images showing a memorial and vigil around national leaders have circulated as part of the broader coverage of Kirk’s death and the reactions it provoked, including a vigil at the Kennedy Center.
As the debate over free expression and accountability in schools intensifies, 1776 Project PAC says its campaign will continue to collect tips and publicize cases where educators allegedly celebrate or justify violence against political figures. The organization says the aim is not to chill legitimate discourse but to call out conduct that it views as incompatible with teaching and civic responsibility, particularly when directed at a political figure who has become a focal point for national controversy.
The episode underscores the current fault lines in U.S. politics over free speech, cancel culture, and the boundaries of acceptance in public education. While supporters say the campaign shines a light on harmful rhetoric in schools, critics warn that broad monitoring of teachers' views risks chilling classroom discussion and fostering an environment of threat or retaliation. Authorities have not provided a clear, unified picture of the incident that claimed Kirk's life, but the case has already become a touchstone in the ongoing debate about how to balance free expression, student safety, and professional responsibility in the digital age.