Social Media's Role in Shaping Public Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Death and Violence
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk has highlighted deep political divisions in the U.S., with social media amplifying conflicting narratives and spreading misinformation about the motives behind the shooting, which was carried out by a lone gunman with complex personal and political factors.
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