American conservative commentator and figure Ben Shapiro denied the rumors circulating on social media about an alleged cancellation of his university tour in the United States, following the murder of Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. The incident, which shocked the American conservative movement, sparked speculation about the future of Shapiro's public activities, and he decided to speak out forcefully.
Through a message posted on his Instagram account, the political analyst confirmed that he will continue with his presentations aimed at young people and defended the role of debate on campuses. "Charlie’s voice has not been silenced. We're going to pick up that bloodstained microphone where Charlie left it," said Shapiro, reaffirming his commitment to the continuity of conservative activism in academic spaces.
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In his statements, the commentator rejected any attempt at intimidation or censorship: "To those who would like to intimidate us, stop us, or end free discussion... we're not going to stop, and I have to say: fuck them!". The message was interpreted as a direct response to those seeking to limit his presence at universities.
Kirk's murder was accompanied by the controversial appearance of a book on Amazon that anticipated his death, which triggered a wave of outrage and speculation regarding its connection to the incident. Although some scheduled events, such as his participation at the Reagan Library, may have undergone adjustments, Shapiro was categorical in ruling out any cancellation of his agenda: "We are Americans and we're not going to be deterred."
In the same vein, he emphasized that his work will not stop: "We will not stop telling the truth. We will never stop debating and discussing. We will never stop defending what the United States is and what it should be, and we will never let Charlie Kirk's voice be silenced."
With these statements, Shapiro not only confirmed his continuity in the academic sphere, but also sought to consolidate the central message of the conservative movement: the unrestricted defense of freedom of expression in the face of political and social cancellation attempts.
