GOP Senator Blames Both Sides
Washington, D.C. – The shocking assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through America, sparking urgent conversations about the dangerous rise of political violence.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is now speaking out, warning that both parties need to cool down the heated political climate — but he didn’t mince words when blaming Democrats for pushing the country to the breaking point.
“We all play a role in this, but let’s be honest — Democrats have been gaslighting far more,” Mullin said in an interview with CNN. “They’ve called President Trump a dictator, labeled Republicans as Nazis, and waged an outright attack on Christian values. That kind of rhetoric fuels hatred and division.”
Mullin compared the political environment to a firestorm ready to explode, saying:
“If you pour gasoline on a fire, it’s going to explode. For too long, some politicians have been stirring the pot instead of calming things down.”
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy of Free Speech
Mullin, a close friend of Charlie Kirk, spoke emotionally about the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder, calling him a rare voice of reason in today’s toxic political landscape.
“Charlie was different,” Mullin said. “He wasn’t afraid to engage with people who disagreed with him, especially on college campuses where free speech is under attack.”
Kirk’s assassination has galvanized conservatives nationwide, with many viewing it as a chilling warning about where left-wing extremism and anti-conservative hate speech are leading the nation.
Working Across the Aisle – Without Backing Down
Despite deep political differences, Mullin appeared alongside Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), his longtime friend, to emphasize the importance of dialogue. The two revealed their daughters are even co-authoring a children’s book about unity and civil debate — a message sorely needed in today’s divided America.
“We disagree on a lot,” Gottheimer said, “but at the end of the day, we need to talk to each other and focus on what’s best for the country.”
However, Mullin didn’t back down from his claim that Democrats are most responsible for the toxic rhetoric that often precedes political violence.
Gottheimer Pushes Back — But Mullin Stands Firm
Gottheimer countered by pointing to Trump’s criticism of his opponents, but he quickly returned to Mullin’s broader point that America needs to “turn down the temperature.”
“The worst thing we could do right now is have leaders pointing fingers and escalating things further,” Gottheimer said. “We need to come together and say none of this is okay.”
Mullin nodded in agreement but emphasized that real change requires honesty about which side is consistently demonizing conservatives and traditional values.
The Bigger Picture: Why This Matters Now
With midterm elections looming and tensions at historic highs, Mullin’s comments strike at the heart of a growing fear among conservatives: that radical left-wing rhetoric has normalized violence against political opponents.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is not just a tragedy — it’s a wake-up call for millions of Americans who are deeply concerned about the future of free speech, faith, and patriotism in the United States.
Bottom Line
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is urging both sides to cool down, but his message is crystal clear: Democrats must stop demonizing conservatives and President Trump before the nation spirals even further into chaos.
Kirk’s life and work now stand as a powerful symbol of the fight to protect free speech, defend traditional American values, and preserve the freedoms our Founding Fathers intended.
