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Kirk Murder: CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify before congress
The U.S. congress has invited the Chief Executive Officers of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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A press release on 17 September said the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing will be held on 8 October 2025 to ascertain the role of the platforms in the murder.
Examining radicalization
Charlie Kirk, an outspoken conservative that openly spoke against Democratic principles and agenda was assassinated on 1o September with an open shot while engaging with audience in an open location.
The FBI later swung into action and were able to identify the suspected shooter, 22-year old Tyler Robinson within two days with the help of his family that is said to have turned him in.
Chairman of the committee, James Comer (R-Ky.) believes that the killer has been radicalized, hence the summon of CEOs to a hearing that will examine their role in the radicalization of online forum users, including instances of open incitement to commit politically motivated acts.
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Chairman Comer said:
“The politically motivated assassination of Charlie Kirk claimed the life of a husband, father, and American patriot. In the wake of this tragedy, and amid other acts of politically motivated violence, Congress has a duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence. To prevent future radicalization and violence, the CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit must appear before the Oversight Committee and explain what actions they will take to ensure their platforms are not exploited for nefarious purposes.”
Robinson reportedly confessed to the crime on Discord and Reddit, which may have also informed the summon.
He is facing trial and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty which president Donald Trump is said to be in support of to serve as a deterrent for intending killers.
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