As Dave Chappelle is facing backlash after joking about Charlie Kirk‘s death during a recent performance at Madison Square Garden.
Leaked footage of his New York City stand-up show spread quickly online, leaving many upset. The late Turning Point USA founder’s wife, Erika Kirk, voiced her opinion via social media on Sunday, Nov. 8.
“To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting,” she wrote on X. “My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our two children and I will live with every day for the rest of our lives.”
“A culture that laughs at assassination is one of profound moral decay. It threatens the very foundation of our country and the principles that hold our democracy together,” Kirk continued. “You do not have to agree with someone’s politics to recognize the value of their life. This should not be so hard.”
She concluded the post by writing, “Political violence must never be something this country tolerates, excuses, or celebrates.”
During his set on Saturday, Chappelle said, “I feel better” after Kirk was killed. The right-wing activist was publicly shot on Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University for a TPUSA event.
“I feel f—ed up saying this,” the comedian said during his performance. “It’s scary being a public speaker. And I mean, look, ever since that guy Charlie Kirk got murdered—and I shouldn’t say this publicly—but, I feel better. I know I shouldn’t say that, but it’s just a feeling.”
“I didn’t ask to feel this way,” he added. “I just be driving around like, ‘Why am I in such a good mood? Oh!'”
In addition to Erika Kirk, Chappelle’s joke has launched criticism from Elon Musk.
The Tesla Ceo posted on X, writing “Shame, shame, shame on Chappelle.”
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