Tucker Carlson: “Charlie Kirk was a check on power.”

“Of course, they're not a check on power. The professional left, the trans community, they're the shock troops of power. Charlie Kirk was a check on power. Charlie Kirk, inspired by his Christian faith, stood up to people fearlessly to say what he thought was true. And for that, I will always love and admire him.” (35:05–35:09)

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