On September 10, 2025, as news of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University broke, Elon Musk unleashed a blistering rant on X, branding the Democratic Party the “party of murder” and accusing leftists of celebrating “cold-blooded murder.” The SpaceX founder’s fury, posted hours after Kirk’s death, has ignited a massive backlash, with millions engaging (#MuskRant) as fans rally behind his defense of the 31-year-old Turning Point USA leader. Musk’s words, a stark pivot from his initial “hopes that Charlie makes it somehow,” have deepened America’s divide amid the FBI’s ongoing manhunt.

Musk’s thread began with shock: “Charlie Kirk shot? Praying he pulls through—this is insane.” But upon confirmation of Kirk’s death, he erupted: “The left is the party of murder. They celebrate cold-blooded assassinations like this. Disgusting.” He targeted “leftist users online,” sharing screenshots of alleged celebratory posts, calling them “vile ghouls.” The billionaire, a vocal Trump ally, tied the attack to “suppressed free speech,” echoing Kirk’s widow Erika Frantzve’s “political conspiracy” claims. X exploded, with supporters praising Musk’s “raw truth,” while critics slammed him as “inciting hate.”

The rant follows Musk’s $100,000 pledge for Kirk’s children and his “fight or die” vow, amplifying his role in the tragedy’s narrative. With the FBI releasing suspect images and a $100,000 reward, Musk’s words have fueled protests and debates, some calling for his platform’s moderation. Is Musk a voice for the silenced, or fanning flames? As Kirk’s memorial draws crowds, his explosive outburst has made him the saga’s lightning rod, leaving a nation on edge.