How Charlie Kirk's killing sparked unfounded theories about Groypers

[Michie]

Soon after Charlie Kirk's assassination, some on the political left quickly spread a baseless theory that the conservative podcaster was killed by a follower of the ultra-right-wing group called Groypers.

The big picture: Internet searches for Groypers skyrocketed last week as critics tried to connect Kirk's suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, and the group's leader, Nick Fuentes, a podcaster known for edgy, racist and socially transgressive content.

• Fuentes said early Saturday on X that his followers are being "framed" for Kirk's killing, "based on literally zero evidence."
• Authorities told Axios they believe Robinson's romantic relationship with his transgender roommate could be key to determining a motive for Kirk's killing, and that Robinson believed that the conservative was spreading transphobic hate.
• More details are expected to emerge this week when charges are formally filed against Robinson.

Between the lines: The partisan battle to define a killer as a follower of an ideological opponent has become a common response to high-profile slayings, from Florida to Texas to Pennsylvania.

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https://www.axios.com/2025/09/15/groyper-charlie-kirk-nick-fuentes-tyler-robinson

 

[Michie]

What Is A Groyper? Alt-Right Group Nick Fuentes Says Was ‘Framed’ In Charlie Kirk Shooting.

Social media users speculated whether a suspect arrested in Kirk’s fatal shooting was linked to the white nationalist’s following.

www.forbes.com

 

[Vambram]

Tyler Robinson had nothing to do with the Groypers, despite the liberals fantasy about him.