Charlie Kirk's assassination has unleashed an outpouring of rage across the MAGA universe, with many leaders framing his death as evidence the movement is under attack from leftist forces.

Why it matters: At a moment of extreme volatility in American politics, many MAGA leaders are now calling for retribution — including the criminalization of the Democratic Party. • The MAGA movement has long believed that it's under siege, especially after the two assassination attempts against President Trump during the 2024 campaign. • Right-wing activists see Kirk's death as the ultimate vindication of that mentality — and proof that the movement is at "war," whether it wants to be or not.

What they're saying: Within minutes of the shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, MAGA leaders ca

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