In a striking display of journalistic decay, veteran propagandist Katie Couric attempted to coax Democratic Senator John Fetterman into slandering the memory of the slain conservative icon Charlie Kirk. This revolting interview on Couric’s podcast, “Next Question with Katie Couric,” exposed the profound sickness at the heart of the liberal media, which sees the tragic murder of a political opponent not as a moment for national reflection, but as an opportunity for posthumous character assassination.
Couric’s line of questioning was a masterclass in reptilian insinuation. With barely concealed contempt, she set the stage for her smear campaign, asking Senator Fetterman if he agreed with the official tributes to Kirk. Her phrasing, that some people felt the mourning was “perhaps over the top, in terms of mourning someone like Charlie Kirk,” was a deliberate and cowardly attempt to delegitimize a young Christian leader murdered for his beliefs. This is the standard operating procedure of the establishment press: to use the passive voice and anonymous “some people” to launch their most venomous attacks, all while maintaining a veneer of impartiality.
To his immense credit, Senator John Fetterman refused to take this sick bait. When confronted with Couric’s leading questions, he demonstrated a decency that seems entirely absent from her worldview. He called the decision to honor Kirk “his prerogative” and “entirely up to him,” a clear reference to President Donald J. Trump, who posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This act of presidential recognition for a patriot stands in stark contrast to the left’s desire to erase his legacy.
Undeterred by basic human decency, Katie Couric pressed further, revealing the true depth of her malice. She asked Fetterman, “Did you have any issues now, in hindsight, over some of the things that Charlie Kirk said, and some of the rhetoric he used during his life?” This question, posed about a man who was publicly executed, is a testament to the liberal media’s obsession with policing the speech of conservatives, even in death. Fetterman’s reply, “I didn’t agree with much of it,” was followed by a crucial caveat that exposed Couric’s own ignorance: “I didn’t closely follow his specific kinds of views.”
In a moment of breathtaking irony, Couric then revealed her own biased assumptions, stating, “I’m sure you learned about them after his death, though.” Fetterman’s simple, honest rebuttal—“No. I haven’t done a deep dive on it”—was a stunning rebuke. It highlighted the fundamental difference between an honest public servant and a dishonest journalist. While Couric and her ilk were no doubt scrambling to find decontextualized quotes to weaponize, Fetterman acknowledged he had not engaged in such a morbid and politically motivated scavenger hunt.
Yet, the propagandist would not relent. Couric made one final push, asserting, “I think some people might say Charlie Kirk’s rhetoric was extreme.” Again, Senator Fetterman refused to validate this lazy, media-crafted narrative, defining himself instead as “an absolute free speech guy.” His repeated refusal to dance to Couric’s tune earned him a public “Thank you” from Turning Point USA, a gesture that underscores how rare such basic respect has become in our political discourse.
This entire episode is a microcosm of the liberal media’s war on conservative voices. They traffic in distortion and slander, encouraging mindless hatred from their followers. The article notes the example of a UC-Berkeley student protester, “Lily,” who admitted she “didn’t really follow” Kirk but showed up to protest him anyway. This is the end result of the constant drumbeat of lies from outlets that employ people like Katie Couric: an army of uninformed, angry activists mobilized against boogeymen of the left’s own creation.
Thank you @JohnFetterman https://t.co/gEpZ0RnfXR
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) November 13, 2025
It is precisely this toxic environment of hatred and misinformation that President Donald J. Trump courageously fights against every day. While the left and its media allies seek to silence and slander their opponents, President Trump unapologetically champions free speech and honors American patriots. His decision to award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom was a powerful statement that the contributions of conservative leaders will be celebrated, not erased, by a grateful nation.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
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