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Republican Says Charlie Kirk Would Have Been Jesus' '13th Disciple' [View all]
This idiot is my congresscritter
Link to tweet
https://www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk-republican-troy-nehls-jesus-13-disciple-2131492
Texas Republican Representative Troy Nehls said Wednesday that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk would have been Jesus' "13th disciple" if he lived during biblical times.
The remarks came during a House of Representatives hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, whose handling of the investigation into Kirk's shooting has drawn questions from across the political spectrum.
Why It Matters
Kirk, 31, a father of two, was credited with energizing young Republicans and aiding President Donald Trump's 2024 return to the White House. His Arizona-based group, Turning Point USA, drew evangelical Christian youth into politics through social media, a popular podcast and campus events.
The remarks came during a House of Representatives hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, whose handling of the investigation into Kirk's shooting has drawn questions from across the political spectrum.
Why It Matters
Kirk, 31, a father of two, was credited with energizing young Republicans and aiding President Donald Trump's 2024 return to the White House. His Arizona-based group, Turning Point USA, drew evangelical Christian youth into politics through social media, a popular podcast and campus events.
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