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A week after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, America is spiraling. 🔹 Suspect: 22yo, man was aprehended. 🔹 Right-wing site doxxed critics: 30+ lost jobs. 🔹 Trump allies target liberal nonprofits. 🔹 ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! Read more here 👉 explain.co.za/2025/09/19/cha…
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