Conservative activist Charlie Kirk passed away on September 10, 2025. During a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, he was shot in the neck. Officials and then President Donald Trump confirmed his passing later that same day. The shooting stunned many throughout the country. It also caused heated reactions online, including one from former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen speaks out against online critics after Charlie Kirk’s death
Chael Sonnen reacted quickly after news of Charlie Kirk’s death spread. In his post, Sonnen not only mourn Kirk. He turned his attention to those who had often criticized him. Sonnen wrote: “Charlie didn’t hide behind his keyboard. He went out among the people. YOU ARE THE MONSTER. Sitting in the dark, mumbling to yourself like King Lear.”His message suggested that people who attacked Kirk online had some responsibility for the hate around him. Sonnen’s words stood out because they were both personal and emotional. He admired Kirk for not being afraid to face people directly. At the same time, he accused critics of being bitter, hidden, and cruel. His strong statement spread across social media, drawing both support and debate.Also Read: “People Are So Divided”: Joe Rogan And Charlie Sheen Shocked As MSNBC Suggests Surprising Explanation For Charlie Kirk Shooting
Sean Strickland reacts to Charlie Kirk shooting with blunt comments
MMA fighter Sean Strickland also spoke after the shooting. His words showed another side of the event. Strickland admitted that when he first heard about Kirk being shot, he felt something he did not expect. He said he felt “a little dopamine spike” and curiosity. He later saw the video of the shooting and called it “real bad, real bad.”Still, he confessed he was unsettled by the strange excitement he felt. Strickland next questioned himself, wondering how he had become numbed to violence. Many people were astonished by his frank admission, but it also showed how dramatically events can affect individuals in ways they don’t completely grasp.