MSNBC just dropped the hammer on political analyst Matthew Dowd — firing him less than a day after he made jaw-dropping remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination on live TV.
The drama unfolded after Dowd was asked to weigh in on the shocking shooting at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was gunned down mid-speech during his “America Comeback” tour. Instead of focusing on the tragedy, Dowd turned the spotlight on Kirk himself — calling him “one of the most divisive” figures in politics and accusing him of pushing “hate speech.”
“He Deserved It” – Matthew Dowd FIRED By MSNBC After Explosive Charlie Kirk Assassination Comments
Dowd didn’t stop there … warning that “hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions.” The implication? That Kirk’s rhetoric somehow fueled the violent climate that led to his own assassination.
The backlash was immediate and brutal. Social media erupted, blasting Dowd for sounding like he was blaming the victim. By nightfall, MSNBC boss Rebecca Kutler stepped in with a blistering statement, labeling his comments “inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable.”
Dowd tried to backpedal with an apology, saying, “I in no way intended for my comments to blame Kirk … Let us all come together and condemn violence of any kind.” But it was too little, too late. Early this morning, MSNBC confirmed to TMZ that Dowd is out — gone from the network for good.
Meanwhile, the investigation into Kirk’s assassination is still wide open. The conservative firebrand was shot dead in front of a packed crowd on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the political world. Police say the gunman is still on the run after two initial suspects were released. The manhunt continues.
With Kirk’s supporters mourning and critics stunned by the brazen attack, Dowd’s career just became the latest casualty of the political firestorm surrounding the assassination.