Alleged Kirk Assassin May Have Confessed Online, National Guard Heading to Memphis: AM Update 9/16

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🗓️ 16 September 2025

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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson appears to have confessed on Discord to the killing, as investigators probe whether he acted alone or had online help. Vice President JD Vance guest hosts Kirk’s show, delivering a message about unity and warning about left-wing political violence. A New Jersey nurse suspended after exposing a doctor for celebrating Kirk’s death wins her job back. President Trump formally launches the Memphis Safe Task Force, modeled on DC’s successful crackdown. Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com All Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10

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0:00.0	Good morning, everyone. I'm Megan Kelly. It's Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, and this is your
0:08.8	AM update. Messages from an online platform reportedly showed Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of
0:15.2	Charlie Kirk, confessing to his friends, quote, it was me. It is a statistical fact that most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far left.
0:28.7	Vice President J.D. Vance delivering a tough but powerful message on unity in American politics while guest hosting Charlie Kirk's show.
0:36.3	I'm signing a presidential memorandum to establish the
0:40.0	Memphis Safe Task Force. Federal law enforcement and the National Guard heading to Memphis, Tennessee,
0:47.2	the next target in President Trump's crime crackdown. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your
0:52.9	AM update.
1:01.5	As President Trump is settling into his new administration, one of the top Democrats in Congress aiming to undermine the Trump agenda is Democrat Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois.
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1:30.2	and you could consider telling your senators to stop Dick Durbin's government takeover of your credit
1:35.2	card before it's too late. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, reportedly confessed to friends,
1:47.2	according to screenshots from messaging platform Discord, obtained by the Washington Post.
1:53.4	Robinson posting to a group chat on Discord, quote,
1:56.3	Hey guys, I have bad news for you all.
1:59.2	It was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this.
2:04.0	The post reporting the messages were shared by a member of the chat who confirmed the account
2:08.7	belonged to Robinson. In the exchange, Robinson delivers the news, matter-of-factly,
2:13.9	quote, I'm surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments. Thanks for all the
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