STRAT | Sept. 14, 2025 | Violent Extremism, Radicalization and the Charlie Kirk Assassination
In this episode, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer unpacks the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th at Utah Valley University. A sniper armed with a Mauser bolt-action rifle executed the attack from a rooftop before escaping into nearby neighborhoods, raising serious questions about event security. The alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, grew up in a conservative Utah family but struggled with identity, personal relationships, and an increasing immersion in online subcultures. With ties into the darker side of the Internet’s social media…
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