Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission takes ‘swift action’ following ‘deeply troubling’ social media post, citing a “zero-tolerance policy towards the promotion of violence and hate.”
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has terminated an employee for a social media post that “made light of the assassination of Charlie Kirk,” according to a statement released on the agency’s official X account.
The FWC described the incident as “deeply troubling” and a direct violation of its core values.
The FWC’s statement, posted over the weekend, confirmed that agency leadership was made aware of the post and took immediate action.
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“The comments and actions of this individual are not in line with the FWC, our values, or our mission,” the commission stated. “We have a zero-tolerance policy towards the promotion of violence and hate, and we will not stand for such behavior.”
The incident comes in the wake of the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative political activist and media personality. Kirk, who co-founded the influential youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, during a campus event at Utah Valley University.
The assassination, which has been described by Utah’s governor as a “political assassination,” has reignited national debates about political violence and civil discourse. Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the killing.
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The FWC’s statement emphasized the agency’s commitment to professionalism and public trust. “Upon learning of the social media post, FWC leadership took swift action, terminating the individual,” the post continued. “We expect all our employees to conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism and always keep the public’s trust in mind.”
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