It’s just breaking that MSNBC has fired Matthew Dowd after his despicable comments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Here’s the news:
🚨BREAKING: Matthew Dowd has been FIRED from MSNBC after blaming the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Charlie himself pic.twitter.com/BXfSIXz2XS
— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) September 11, 2025
Earlier today MSNBC posted an apology for his remarks but I didn’t think much of it – that is until now that they’ve taken action to fire him.
Statement from MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler: “During our breaking news coverage of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, Matthew Dowd made comments that were inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable. We apologize for his statements, as has he. There is no place for violence in America, political or otherwise.”
Statement from MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler: “During our breaking news coverage of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, Matthew Dowd made comments that were inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable. We apologize for his statements, as has he. There is no place for violence in…
— MSNBC Public Relations (@MSNBCPR) September 10, 2025
While they are a despicable network, they did the right thing here.