MSNBC Fires Analyst Matthew Dowd After Remarks on Charlie Kirk Assassination

MSNBC has reduce ties with political analyst Matthew Dowd … following his controversial on-air remarks moments after Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley College.

ICYMI … Dowd was requested about “the surroundings by which a taking pictures like this occurs” — and he pointed to Kirk, saying, “He’s been probably the most divisive … who is continually type of pushing this type of hate speech or type of geared toward sure teams. And I all the time return to, hateful ideas result in hateful phrases, which then result in hateful actions.”

He went on to say … “You may’t cease with these type of terrible ideas you’ve got after which saying these terrible phrases and never anticipate terrible actions to happen. And that’s the unlucky surroundings we’re in.”

Dowd’s feedback rapidly drew backlash on-line … prompting MSNBC boss Rebecca Kutler to launch an announcement calling them “inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable,” whereas additionally apologizing.

Dowd additionally apologized, saying, “I apologize for my tone and phrases. Let me be clear, I by no means supposed for my feedback in charge Kirk for this horrendous assault. Allow us to all come collectively and condemn violence of any type.”

Clearly, the apology wasn’t sufficient … as MSNBC fired him shortly after, in response to Selection’s sources.

As … Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday whereas talking to a big crowd on a school campus as a part of his “America Comeback” tour. The manhunt for the shooter continues to be ongoing … no suspect has been recognized, after two individuals initially taken into custody had been launched.