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Connecticut GOP accuses Democratic school board chairman of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder

Connecticut GOP accuses Democratic school board chairman of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder

The Connecticut Republican Party on Friday accused a Democratic state education official of posting a “chilling reaction” on social media to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s death.  The party shared a screenshot of what appeared to be a social media account belonging to Farmington Board of Education Chairman Bill Beckert, reposting a comment that said, “They Reap What They Sow.” Fox News Digital has reached out to Beckert for comment.  SPORTS OUTLET SEVERS TIES WITH SUNS BEAT WRITER OVER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION POSTS “As the official responsible for the education of Farmington’s children, you’d expect Mr. Beckert to show restraint and basic decency,” Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto said in a statement.  “Instead, he celebrated the brutal murder of a young husband and father of two, whose only ‘crime’ was having an opinion. That is grotesque. It is a betrayal of the values every educator and public servant should embody.” Proto added that Kirk’s beliefs were “grounded in faith and love of country,” and he “never called for violence.” Proto also accused Beckert of wanting to silence those who disagree with him. “His words read like an endorsement of political violence,” Proto wrote. “Farmington parents and taxpayers must ask themselves: is this the example they want for their children? STATE DEPARTMENT WARNS IT WILL REVOKE VISAS OF FOREIGNERS WHO ‘GLORIFY VIOLENCE’ AFTER KIRK SHOOTING “Farmington deserves leadership that teaches students to win arguments with ballots, not bullets. Charlie Kirk lived that principle. Chairman Beckert’s statement shows he rejects it. The community must decide which lesson it wants its schools to teach.” In Florida, a teacher was suspended after allegedly sharing a post on social media that said, “This may not be the obituary. We were all hoping to wake up to, but this is a close second for me.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In response, Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas wrote in a memo sent out to state school superintendents this week that said the Florida Department of Education plans to investigate any teachers in the state who engage in “vile, sanctionable behavior” related to Kirk’s death. 

Democratic donors reluctant to give to Biden’s presidential library: report

Democratic donors reluctant to give to Biden’s presidential library: report

Former President Joe Biden’s new effort to raise money for a presidential library is struggling to attract Democrat donors, according to a report. More than half a dozen people who were once major Biden donors or fundraisers spoke to NBC News. Most said they have no animosity toward the former president, but they either would not give to the library or would only give a limited amount. The donors pointed to several factors, including not wanting to make themselves a target of the Trump administration and reserving their money for the Democratic Party’s future. Some of them said they had personal interactions with Biden’s inner circle that were so unpleasant they believed it would be difficult to ever raise significant funds for the former president. “I’d like him to have some nice library,” one donor told NBC News. “I just don’t see that’s where I’m going to spend my money.” KAMALA HARRIS FUNDRAISING EVENTS HAVE BEEN A FLOP TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR DNC: REPORT Another donor said “no way” when asked by the outlet about giving to the library. Biden also faces residual frustration from the party over his decision to initially seek re-election despite health issues that ultimately led to him dropping out of the race last summer after his highly scrutinized mental acuity was put on display during a presidential debate against Donald Trump. Former Vice President Kamala Harris then quickly secured the party’s nomination before losing to Trump in November. “I want an $800,000 refund,” personal injury lawyer John Morgan told NBC News, referring to money he said he raised for Biden that went to Harris last year. “I don’t believe a library will ever be built unless it’s a bookmobile from the old days,” Morgan joked. Susie Buell, a major donor to the party, told the outlet nobody had asked for her donation but that she is “not inclined to give to libraries.” The chairman of the library board, Rufus Gifford, who led fundraising for Biden’s re-election campaign and was finance director for former President Barack Obama, expressed optimism that donors will want to contribute. “Those of us who have been around for a while and love the guy but also understand the full picture want to see what we can do to protect and promote his legacy,” Gifford told NBC News. “This isn’t about the past. It’s about the future.” One person familiar with the Biden team’s plans said the project seeks between $200 million and $300 million. By comparison, the Obama Presidential Library set to open in Chicago in the spring cost $850 million. President Donald Trump has also raised millions of dollars for a future library, and the luxury jet gifted to the U.S. government by the Qatari royal family will later be transferred to a Trump library foundation — both moves scrutinized by Democrats. “It is my opinion no significant building will be built,” Morgan said, adding that Biden’s age and medical issues could mean the former president might not be much help in raising money for the library. “Couple that with the perception that [the party’s] woes rest with his decision to seek a second term, and we have the Hindenburg heading straight towards us.” HARRIS TAPS DEM EMAILS LISTS TO MARKET NEW BOOK, SPARKING PARTY NEUTRALITY CONCERNS Donors often complained about a lack of access to Biden when he was in office, saying they were asked to write checks but then could not get a phone call returned. People who frequently interact with major Democratic donors say other potential obstacles include the threat of becoming a target of Trump.  “This is a very difficult time to raise large checks for Democrats because of how vindictive Donald Trump is,” Democratic National Committee Fundraising Chair Chris Korge told NBC News, citing conversations with donors. Korge also said he had personally called on Biden and his team to focus on raising money for a library and to put aside plans for a second term.

Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: ‘I will never let your legacy die’

Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: ‘I will never let your legacy die’

Erika Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk, gave an emotional tribute to her husband and declared that his mission will not end at Turning Point USA’s headquarters Friday. It was her first public statement since her husband’s assassination on Wednesday at Utah Valley University. “To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die,” Kirk said. “It won’t. I refuse to let that happen. … No one will ever forget my husband’s name. And I will make sure of it. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever. My husband’s mission will not end. Not even for a moment. “My husband’s voice will remain, and it will ring out louder and more clearly than ever. And his wisdom will endure.” She delivered a steely message to the “evildoers responsible” for her husband’s death, proclaiming that they “have no idea what they have done.” “They killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith and of God’s merciful love. But they should all know this. If you thought that my husband’s mission was powerful before, you have no idea,” she said. “You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country.” Speaking at a podium next to the desk where her husband conducted his popular podcast show, Kirk said that Turning Point USA, the grassroots organization her husband co-founded, will continue with its fall campus tour as planned and said there will be even more tours in the years to come.  The group’s annual “America Fest” conference will also continue as planned, which will be held in December in Phoenix, and Charlie’s popular weekly podcast will also continue. DAVE RUBIN SAYS CHARLIE KIRK’S DEATH A TURNING POINT FOR THE NATION: ‘UNIMAGINABLE TRAGEDY’ Kirk, who spoke to President Donald Trump Thursday, also told the president she wants to keep alive her late husband’s grassroots organization. During her address, she remarked how much Charlie “loved” the president and how much the president “loved” him in return. Kirk also praised her late husband for his work ethic and his presence as a father and husband. She recounted that, on a daily basis, he would ask her how he could be a better husband and father. “Now and for all eternity, he will stand at His Savior’s side, wearing the glorious crown of a martyr,” Kirk remarked Friday evening. “Charlie loved, loved life. He loved his life. He loved America.” TOP UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATOR CALLS CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION ‘FAIR’ DUE TO STANCE ON GUNS: ‘NO PRAYERS’ In addition to his wife, Charlie leaves behind two small children. Charlie co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012, about six years before he and Erika met in 2018. Charlie reflected at a TPUSA event once on the moment he realized Erika was “the one.”  “We had a very, very long dinner, which was very close to almost an interview, and — no, you’re going to laugh — but you should absolutely interview for your spouse. If they don’t check the boxes, move on and go to the next one. Dating for dating’s sake is bad for you, it’s bad for them, it’s bad for everybody,” Kirk said when asked about how he knew Erika was “the one.”  “Five years ago today, we sat inside Bills Burgers in NYC deep in conversation and banter over theology, philosophy, and politics and at the end, you paused, looked at me and said, ‘I’m going to date you,’” Erika wrote in a social media post in 2023 reflecting on the pair’s first date. She also shared several photos of the two together. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP   Erika frequently supported Charlie at his events and was present at Utah Valley University Wednesday when he was shot.  Erika is the host of a weekly podcast called “Midweek Rise Up,” the founder of a faith-based apparel company called “PROCLAIM” and heads a Christian ministry called BIBLE365, according to her website.  She was an NCAA women’s basketball player at Regis University in Colorado and later transferred to Arizona State University to earn duel majors in political science and international relations. She earned a master’s degree in American legal studies from Liberty University in Virginia, where she is pursuing a doctorate in Biblical studies. In 2012, she was crowned Miss Arizona USA. As she concluded her remarks Friday, Erika promised her late husband that she will never let his legacy die.  “I’ll make Turning Point USA the biggest thing that this nation has ever seen,” she said. “I love you, baby. Rest in the arms of our Lord.”