Ex-NFL star launches into Charlie Kirk rant after | NFL News

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe did not mince his phrases when discussing the latest killing of Charlie Kirk. On September 10, Kirk was gunned down by a sniper while attending a talking event at Utah Valley University. Following the stunning incident, sports activities stars such as Phil Mickelson and Christopher Bell took to social media to offer their condolences and prayers to Kirk’s household.

Despite quite a few NFL groups selecting to pay tribute to Kirk in their own distinctive methods, Kluwe did not maintain back his emotions. Kluwe previously performed for the Minnesota Vikings and the then-Oakland Raiders and claims he misplaced his high college soccer teaching job earlier this 12 months due to his protest against Donald Trump‘s MAGA, which he branded a “Nazi movement”.

“F—ing finally,” the 43-year-old posted on social media. “Fight back against the bull—- framing that tries to make Dems responsible for everything. The GOP is choosing to create this kind of societal environment. They could stop it at any time. They have an agency as well. They’re not f—king children (except when, well, you know).”

He went on to say that what occurred to Kirk is the epitome of what the commentator had been advocating. Kluwe said: “It is possible to hold both of these things true at the same time: 1) political violence is never an appropriate choice in a civilised society 2) Charlie Kirk’s dream is to create exactly the kind of society he currently lives in, as spoken from his own mouth.”

Not only was Kluwe essential of Kirk, but he has also been outspoken about Trump’s administration.

“This administration is trying to put obedience over duty to the country,” he continued. “This administration is trying to thrust our country into turmoil in order to reap power for themselves. And I think regardless of political affiliation, all of us as Americans should be able to agree – no kings, no tyrants, not now, not ever.”

His feedback come after the NFL’s choice to permit particular person groups to determine whether or not they wished to observe a second of silence for the 31-year-old. The league issued a assertion outlining their protocols going ahead.

“Last night’s moment was the league’s decision. It’s up to the clubs for this Sunday’s games,” started the league’s Friday message. “There have been moments following school shootings or an attack on a house of worship such as the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018.

“There also have been moments following major worldwide incidents such as Hamas’ assault on Israel in October 2023 and weather-related incidents such as major hurricanes and fires.

“This is in addition to honoring those in the NFL family from tributes to recently passed players or personnel, or a player such as Damar Hamlin in 2023.

“The NFL also honored before Super Bowl LIV NBA star Kobe Bryant and the other victims of the helicopter crash (Gianna Bryant, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, Ara Zobayan) and also Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Doleman who handed that week.”