Jack Posobiec, a close friend of Charlie Kirk, has called for the death penalty to be applied to convicted assassins, describing them as a “cancer on society.” Posobiec made the remarks outside the Fourth District Courthouse in Provo, Utah, after attending a five-day hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering the Turning Point USA founder last year. Posobiec stated that prosecutors presented an “avalanche of evidence” against Robinson.
Posobiec, also a senior editor at Human Events, argued that assassinations, particularly political ones, are attacks on fundamental rights and the American way of life, warranting the “utmost penalty.” His comments come as the legal system grapples with the complexities of capital punishment in assassination cases, which are not automatically eligible for the death penalty under current federal and state laws.
Kirk's murder occurred on September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. This case is one of two high-profile assassination cases currently proceeding through the courts. The other involves the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City months prior to Kirk's death.
Evidence in Robinson Hearing
During the hearing for Tyler Robinson, prosecutors presented testimony and evidence, including a video interview with Robinson's former lover and roommate, Lance Twiggs. Twiggs alleged that Robinson had confessed to the murder multiple times. Investigators also presented DNA evidence found on items at the crime scene, including a suspected murder weapon and ammunition, which were recovered over 250 miles from Robinson's home.
Further evidence included toolmark analysis linking an engraved cartridge casing found in Robinson's apartment to a Dremel tool believed to have been used to engrave casings found at the crime scene. Surveillance footage from the university campus allegedly showed Robinson and his Dodge Challenger, with the suspect appearing in different outfits and exhibiting a distinctive gait on subsequent passes.
Investigators also noted alleged communications where Robinson claimed responsibility for the crime, including text messages and a handwritten note to Twiggs, as well as conversations with his parents and a Discord chat.
Posobiec drew a comparison between the volume of evidence presented in Robinson's case and the prosecution of Bryan Kohberger, who was convicted of murdering four Idaho college students. Posobiec characterized the evidence against Kohberger as minimal, consisting primarily of touch DNA, phone data, and a suspect vehicle description, contrasting it with what he described as an "avalanche" of evidence against Robinson.
Robinson is scheduled to return to court on September 1 for oral arguments regarding whether his case will proceed to trial. He has not yet entered a plea. Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the Brian Thompson murder, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges and is awaiting trial, with his case having been pushed to next year.