Political Violence Does Not Solve Any of Our Political Differences

Stephen Colbert issues a 41-second statement on the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk — and leaves the audience with a dark final line.

“We here at The Late Show learned that Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist, was k*lled at a speaking engagement in Utah. Our condolences go out to his family and all of his loved ones.

“I’m old enough to personally remember the political violence of the 1960s. And I hope it is obvious to everyone in America that political violence does not solve any of our political differences. Political violence only leads to more political violence. And I pray with all my heart that this is the aberrant action of a madman and not a sign of things to come.”