On charlie kirk assassination aftermath..
Kirk was influential in US conservative circles, but not widely known internationally.
After his assassination,
Right: Paid tribute, framed him as a martyr, glorified his role.
Left: Some condemned violence but the rest celebrated and expressed joy which unintentionally end up giving him more limelight.
These reactions on his death went viral and turned him into a symbol beyond his real influence.
Media amplified the outrage, celebrations and tributes.
Polarization made both sides use the event to push their narratives.
Thus, both Left and Right unintentionally elevated Kirk’s stature, making him seem more significant than he was on global stage...