Celebrity news outlet TMZ faced sharp criticism after viewers heard laughter in the background of a live report about Kirk’s death. The network quickly issued an apology, explaining the laughter was directed at an unrelated video — but the damage was done, leaving many questioning professionalism in moments of grief.
The bigger storm, however, fell on MSNBC, where analyst Matthew Dowd was asked to reflect on the environment that may have contributed to the tragedy. Instead of focusing solely on the loss, Dowd connected Kirk’s death to his own controversial views of Kirk’s rhetoric.
The Remarks That Sparked a Firestorm
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