A magazine has issued a statement after a satirical article about ‘cursing Charlie Kirk’ resurfaced just days before his assassination at Utah Valley University.
Magazine Issues Statement After Controversial ‘Curse’ Article
In a bizarre turn of events, a magazine has been forced to comment after an article about placing a “curse” on Charlie Kirk resurfaced only days before his assassination.
The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder and conservative commentator was fatally shot during a debate at Utah Valley University on September 10. His death shocked the nation and prompted tributes from across the political spectrum.
President Donald Trump confirmed the news on Truth Social, writing:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me. Melania and I send our sympathies to his wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!”
The Controversial Article
The magazine Jezebel published a piece on September 8, where the anonymous writer claimed they had paid Etsy sellers advertising themselves as witches to cast a “curse” on Kirk.
The writer mocked Kirk’s appearance and political views, but clarified they did not wish him real harm. Instead, they humorously wished for small inconveniences:
“I want him to wake up with an inexplicable zit.”
“I want his podcast microphone to malfunction.”
“I want his blazers to suddenly all be one size too small.”
“I want his thumb to grow too big to tweet.”
Following Kirk’s assassination, Jezebel added an editor’s note to the top of the article:
“We condemn the shooting of Charlie Kirk in the strongest possible terms. We do not endorse, encourage, or excuse political violence of any kind.”
Publisher Responds
Josh Jackson, president of Paste Media Group (Jezebel’s parent company), defended the piece as satire:
“The article was a tongue-in-cheek exploration of people selling hexes on Etsy. The writer was clear she didn’t want real harm to come to Kirk. What happened is tragic, and we condemn this awful act of violence.”
The rest of the article remains unchanged, sparking debate about whether satirical commentary should be reconsidered after real-life tragedies.
Ongoing Investigation
Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate Kirk’s assassination. Police confirmed the suspect remains at large and that the shooting is being treated as a targeted political attack.
Officials have not linked the Jezebel article to the shooting.
Conclusion
What began as a satirical piece about Etsy “curses” has now drawn unwanted attention in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. While Jezebel clarified its stance against violence, the timing of the article has left many unsettled as the investigation into Kirk’s assassination continues.
