Phoenix Suns reporter Gerald Bourguet was fired after posting controversial remarks on X about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Gerald Bourguet, a Phoenix Suns beat reporter for PHNX Sports, has been fired after posting controversial remarks on X regarding the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
In a thread, Bourguet wrote: “’Political differences’ are not the same thing as spewing hateful rhetoric on a daily basis, and refusing to mourn a life devoted to that cause is not the same thing as celebrating gun violence.”
He added: “If you’re saddened by today’s ‘political violence’ … ask yourself why your reaction was different when it came to school shootings, mass deportations or the HUNDREDS of videos of horrific murders in Gaza (which Kirk cheered on).”
Defending his stance further, Bourguet stated: “Truly don’t care if you think it’s insensitive or poor timing … Too many of you are more concerned with being polite and appearing to be good people rather than showing some damn backbone and standing on principle to condemn hate.”
PHNX Sports confirmed his dismissal, saying: “The opinions expressed by our employees do not represent the views of PHNX or ALLCITY Network … We have addressed this matter with the individual and made the decision to part ways.”
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