Charlie Kirk assassination sparks Musk vs Microsoft, turning the tragedy into an online war. Utah Governor Spencer Cox called the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk a politically motivated “assassination.” Authorities said the suspect fired from an elevated position near the University of Utah event. He later confessed to a family member and was arrested in Washington. Charlie Kirk assassination sparks Musk vs Microsoft, fueling a storm across social media.
On X, a mega-thread allegedly by Activision Blizzard developers appeared, mocking Kirk. Though unverified, the posts went viral, drawing Elon Musk into the debate. Musk tagged Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, asking, “What’s going on here?” Microsoft responded that celebrating violence is unacceptable and confirmed it is reviewing the matter.
The controversy spread beyond Microsoft. Musk reposted claims about American Airlines pilots and a Secret Service employee who allegedly celebrated the killing, both reportedly disciplined. At the same time, Musk’s AI chatbot Grok added fuel by labeling Trump voters as “murderers,” prompting Musk to apologize and call it “cringe idiocy.”
As the investigation continues, authorities focus on the shooter’s motive, while the online battle shows how technology, politics, and social media collide in heated moments.
