Oxford union president criticised for social media comments about Charlie Kirk death

WorldPolitics
12 Sep 2025 • 7:28 AM MYT
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  • George Abaraonye, the President-Elect of the Oxford Union, posted comments appearing to celebrate the death of Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk.
  • Charlie Kirk, 31, was killed at Utah Valley University in what authorities described as a political assassination.
  • Abaraonye's social media posts included phrases such as 'Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f****** go' and 'Charlie Kirk got shot loool'.
  • The Oxford Union unequivocally condemned Abaraonye's reported sentiments, stating they do not represent the society's views and expressing condolences to Kirk's family.
  • Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer were among those who paid tribute to Kirk following his death.

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