A bearded man who was filmed in the chaotic aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination has stepped forward, insisting that his actions were widely misunderstood.
Viral Clip Sparks Outrage
Footage from the shocking incident at Utah Valley University spread rapidly across social media on Wednesday. In the video, a man wearing a T-shirt and baseball cap is seen raising his arms and appearing to cheer. Many viewers were horrified, accusing him of celebrating Kirk’s death. The clip, which racked up millions of views on X, quickly became one of the most recognizable and controversial images from the tragedy.
But the man, who identifies himself only as David, now says the public got it wrong.