Dave Chappelle Joke About Charlie Kirk Killing Draws Rebuke From Erika Kirk
Dave Chappelle made a joke about the murder of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk during a show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, prompting his widow Erika Kirk to condemn the remark.
Comedian Addresses Political Violence
Dave Chappelle performed for a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday. He told the audience he felt better after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University in September 2025. The comedian stated he should not say this publicly but admitted to feeling that way. Erika Kirk posted about the incident on X on Sunday following the performance.
Widow Condemns Laughing At Murder
Erika Kirk succeeded her husband as head of TPUSA after he was killed in an act of political violence. She wrote that a culture laughing at assassination represents profound moral decay threatening democracy. She added that people do not need to agree with politics to recognize the value of a life. Several journalists and TV personalities faced suspension or firing over comments about the killing in recent weeks.
Other Hosts Apologize For Joke
The hosts of the I've Had It podcast, Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, expressed regret for their laughter regarding a joke about Kirk's death that appeared on an earlier episode. Their sponsors Cash App and Chewy announced they were dropping their sponsorship after the hosts read posts about the midterms. The hosts declared that finding the joke funny was incorrect and stated they would donate to Everytown for Gun Safety.
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