Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Pentagon Suspends Soldiers for Mocking Charlie Kirk's Death
The Pentagon has suspended two soldiers, Colonel Scott Stephens and Major Bryan Bintliff, for making social media posts that were seen as making fun of Charlie Kirk's death.
The Pentagon stated that celebrating the death of a fellow American is unacceptable for those serving in the military.
A Pentagon spokesperson said such actions are considered as "rejoicing in terrorism" and is against their oath.
The President and Defense Secretary support these actions.
Pentagon suspended Colonel Scott Stephens and Major Bryan Bintliff.
The soldiers' posts were perceived as mocking Charlie Kirk's death.
The Pentagon stated it would not tolerate celebrating the death of Americans.
A Pentagon spokesperson said such actions are considered as "rejoicing in terrorism".
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth support the action.
- Who
- Pentagon
- What
- Suspended soldiers for social media posts
- When
- Following Charlie Kirk's death
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Because the posts were seen as celebrating the death
- Event
- Assassination of Charlie Kirk
- Action
- Military suspensions
- Target
- US Army Soldiers
- Suspended Soldiers
- Colonel Scott Stephens, Major Bryan Bintliff
- Reason
- Mocking Kirk's death on social media
- Spokesperson
- Sean Parnell
