As the country still comes to terms with the political violence that took the life of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, we’re seeing more public responses.
Down in Florida, the New College of Florida’s is commissioning a statue of Kirk that will be privately funded by local community leaders. The statue will go up on campus as “a commitment by New College to defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life.”
Today, we announced that we will commission a statue of Charlie Kirk to honor his legacy and incredible work after his tragic assassination last week. The statue, privately funded by community leaders, will stand on campus as a commitment by New College to defend and fight for… pic.twitter.com/uCPAlACq7S
— New College of Florida (@NewCollegeofFL) September 16, 2025
Kirk was obviously a divisive figure and everyone immediately rushed to make the same comment.
Any Charlie Kirk statues will need surveillance equipment because they’re going to be repeatedly destroyed.
— Stacy (@stacyinthesouth) September 16, 2025
It’s getting vandalized the first week
— WashSportsFan (@AlexBets804) September 16, 2025
Make sure you keep security cameras around it at multiple angles.
— Mr. Dude’s Dad (@MrDudesDad) September 16, 2025
Over/Under 2 weeks before it’s destroyed
— Gmanski (@gmanskiyoutube) September 16, 2025
That things not gonna last a week
— Justin (@SteelersAll3) September 16, 2025
Better have some cameras on it, it will be vandalized the first day it is up.
— whiskeychicken (@whiskeychicken0) September 16, 2025
hopefully a clean up/restoration fund is also initiated so unis dont remove it as an excuse when it’s continually desecrated.
— sanknyc (@sanknyc) September 16, 2025
There were also folks concerned with the first model’s appearance.
Chocolate Kirk pic.twitter.com/I4A8ScRavE
— Ondrej (@ondrejindruch) September 16, 2025
Is it made of chocolate?
— Free Peaches (@FredaPeaches) September 16, 2025
Kirk was obviously not without his detractors and they weren’t afraid of voicing their concerns with the concept of building a statue for the controversial figure.
I don’t recommend making a statue out of a racist bigot tbh.
— KT “Special MI6 Operation” (@KremlinTrolls) September 16, 2025
This is the guy who’s openly called all colleges a scam btw
— Cole Meyer (@curkicod1129) September 17, 2025
It’s a completely ridiculous idea to erect a monument to a PR figure of a specific movement who sowed division and hatred while pretending to be a hero of free speech.
— penguins_against_trump (@FlippersUpNow) September 16, 2025
Oh, it’s a Florida college. pic.twitter.com/XZv9auNj4i
— JoJo (@xdownfall7x) September 16, 2025
Here’s a quote from Charlie Kirk you can use… pic.twitter.com/Zg1svWy0Xt
— Louisiana Blue (@AlanMayUSA) September 16, 2025
Erecting statues of Charlie, who was an outright racist, sends a message that the college endorses his actions.
— Ogidi ☕ (@iamogidigidi) September 17, 2025
Where will it be placed? Right next to George Floyd’s?
— Arne (@ArnePoparne) September 17, 2025
May as well put a whites only sign at the entrance
— Marcus Love (@mleeeezy) September 17, 2025
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Source: Twitter @NewCollegeofFL
