During the live news coverage of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many political figures issued statements of prayer and condolence for the atrocious killing of the beloved conservative leader. However, some people broke away from delivering a compassionate message.

MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd was fired following his "insensitive" comments during the live coverage of the Charlie Kirk shooting, Variety first reported.

'Matthew Dowd made comments that were inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable.'

According to Variety, MSNBC anchor Katy Tur asked Dowd about “the environment in which a shooting like this happens.”

Responding to the question, Dowd said, “He’s been one of the most divisive — especially divisive younger figures — in this, who is constantly sort of pushing this sort of hate speech or sort of aimed at certain groups.

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"And I always go back to: Hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions. And I think that's the environment we're in. ... You can’t stop with these sort of awful thoughts you have and then saying these awful words and not expect awful actions to take place. And that’s the unfortunate environment we're in.”

These comments outraged viewers and internet users, leading to a decision by MSNBC to fire him.

"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," MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler said in an MSNBC PR post on X in response.

Dowd issued an apology on Bluesky on Wednesday afternoon, prior to the first reports of his firing.

"My thoughts & prayers are w/ the family and friends of Charlie Kirk. On an earlier appearance on MSNBC I was asked a question on the environment we are in. I apologize for my tone and words. Let me be clear, I in no way intended for my comments to blame Kirk for this horrendous attack. Let us all come together and condemn violence of any kind."

Prayer vigils were held across the country Wednesday night to mourn Charlie Kirk's passing and celebrate his impact on the conservative movement.

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