Oxford Union condemns president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting
Oxford union president criticised for social media comments about Charlie Kirk death
- George Abaraonye, the President-Elect of the Oxford Union, posted comments appearing to celebrate the death of Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk.
- Charlie Kirk, 31, was killed at Utah Valley University in what authorities described as a political assassination.
- Abaraonye's social media posts included phrases such as 'Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f****** go' and 'Charlie Kirk got shot loool'.
- The Oxford Union unequivocally condemned Abaraonye's reported sentiments, stating they do not represent the society's views and expressing condolences to Kirk's family.
- Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer were among those who paid tribute to Kirk following his death.