Comedian Pete Davidson has found himself in hot water after cracking a joke about the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a Netflix roast event. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead at Utah Valley University in September 2025.
During the event, Davidson made a joke about Kirk's shooting, comparing him to another participant, Tony Hinchcliffe. The joke sparked massive backlash on far-right social media, with many calling it cruel and insensitive.
Davidson's father was a New York City firefighter who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and many pointed out that joking about his father's death would be similarly disgusting. The incident has raised questions about the limits of comedy and the impact of political violence on society.
