Erika Kirk, Piers Morgan Condemn Chappelle’s Charlie Kirk Joke
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - Erika Kirk said she and her two children would live with Charlie Kirk’s killing “every day for the rest of our lives.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Erika Kirk had succeeded her husband as head of Turning Point USA.
The Hollywood Reporter - Tyler Robinson, 23, was accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk.
The Hollywood Reporter - Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, hosts of the “I’ve Had It” podcast, apologized for laughing at a joke about Kirk’s death.
Fox News - Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized Chappelle’s comments; TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet also addressed the remarks.
NBC News - Erika Kirk criticized podcasters, comedians, and commentators who laughed about political assassination.
NBC News - Dave Chappelle made jokes about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
NY Post - Piers Morgan criticized Dave Chappelle.
NY Post - Charlie Kirk was the subject of Chappelle’s joke.
Drudge Report - Dave Chappelle’s comment about Charlie Kirk’s death prompted backlash.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Erika Kirk wrote that political violence “must never be something this country tolerates, excuses, or celebrates.”
Fox News - Dave Chappelle said, “I know I shouldn’t say that, but it’s just a feeling,” after saying he felt better following Charlie Kirk’s murder.
The Hollywood Reporter - Welch and Sullivan announced a donation to Everytown for Gun Safety and wrote, “It was an insensitive joke, and we should not have laughed. We regret it, and we apologize.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Cash App and Chewy said on X that they were dropping their sponsorship of the podcast.
The Hollywood Reporter - The hosts had read an X post saying, “We’re digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again.”
The Hollywood Reporter - ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air for nearly a week after a monologue addressing the reaction to Kirk’s killing.
The Hollywood Reporter - Matthew Dowd was let go as an MSNBC political analyst after suggesting Kirk helped create the political climate that led to his assassination.
The Hollywood Reporter - Chappelle’s 2021 Netflix special “The Closer” prompted employee protests, including a walkout.
The Hollywood Reporter - Chappelle said some Republicans had “weaponized” transgender jokes like his and campaigned on them.
Fox News - Charlamagne said he did not “find the humor” in people being shot and added, “I don’t want anybody getting shot because somebody disagrees with their opinion.”
Fox News - Charlamagne said he would not wish such violence “on my worst enemy.”
Fox News - Charlamagne noted the circulating clip lacked additional context but said Chappelle’s words sounded like an “observation.”
Fox News - Chappelle also said he found himself in an unexpectedly good mood and remarked, “Why am I in such a good mood? Oh!”
Fox News - Andrew Kolvet said people should not “celebrate, condone or glorify political violence,” calling that “a very, very low bar.”
Fox News - TPUSA directed Fox News Digital to Erika Kirk’s statement on X, where she called treating the destruction of human life as a punchline “disgusting.”
NBC News - Erika Kirk called jokes about the killing “beyond disgusting.”
NBC News - Erika Kirk condemned people laughing “about political assassination.”
NY Post - Chappelle said at his comedy show that he had felt “better” since Charlie Kirk was murdered.
NY Post - Piers Morgan condemned Chappelle for what the article described as an “egregious” hypocrisy following an “inhumane” joke about Charlie Kirk.
Drudge Report - The article’s headline characterized Chappelle’s comment about Charlie Kirk’s death as “NOT FUNNY” and said it sparked backlash.
WHERE:
The Hollywood Reporter - Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
The Hollywood Reporter - Chappelle performed the joke for a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Fox News - The video circulated on social media and showed remarks during Chappelle’s “Karmageddon” tour stop in New York City; the show was at Madison Square Garden.
Fox News - Charlamagne played the audio on his radio show, “The Breakfast Club.”
NY Post - Chappelle made the comment at his comedy show.
WHEN:
The Hollywood Reporter - The article said Chappelle performed the show on Saturday and Erika Kirk posted about it on Sunday.
The Hollywood Reporter - Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf scheduled Robinson’s trial for the summer of 2028.
NBC News - Erika Kirk responded hours after Chappelle made light of Charlie Kirk’s killing.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - Chappelle framed his remark around free speech and a chill on public commentary after Kirk’s shooting.
Fox News - Charlamagne said he opposed shooting people over disagreements with their opinions.
NBC News - Erika Kirk’s criticism concerned jokes and laughter about political assassination.
NY Post - Piers Morgan’s criticism followed Chappelle’s joke about Charlie Kirk.
HOW:
Fox News - The Madison Square Garden show prohibited cell phones, but a video of Chappelle’s remarks circulated on social media.
(UPDATED November 10, 2026 10:58 UTC)
Dave Chappelle faced backlash after saying Charlie Kirk’s killing left him feeling better. Kirk’s widow, Erika, condemned jokes about political assassination and political violence. Podcast hosts apologized for laughing at a joke and announced a donation to gun safety.
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(UPDATED November 10, 2026 09:59 UTC)
Dave Chappelle’s joke about Charlie Kirk’s killing sparked backlash, including condemnation from Erika Kirk. Podcast hosts apologized for laughing at a related joke, and sponsors dropped their show. Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin Tyler Robinson is scheduled for trial in summer 2028.
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(UPDATED November 10, 2026 01:06 UTC)
Dave Chappelle faced backlash after joking about Charlie Kirk’s killing during a comedy show. Erika Kirk condemned jokes and laughter about political assassination as “beyond disgusting.” Radio host Charlamagne tha God also criticized the remarks, opposing violence over disagreements.
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(UPDATED November 9, 2026 23:01 UTC)
Dave Chappelle joked about Charlie Kirk’s killing during a comedy show, prompting backlash. Erika Kirk condemned laughter about political assassination, calling the jokes “beyond disgusting.” Piers Morgan also criticized Chappelle, accusing him of hypocrisy over the joke.