A protest outside a Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio descended to new lows Sunday, after demonstrators staged a mock assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and were heard chanting that he “deserved to die.” The incident unfolded outside the Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit, an event hosted by Turning Point USA and led by CEO Erika Kirk, just days after reports of heightened security concerns, including threats directed at the organization’s leadership. Footage from the scene appears to show a protester wearing a papier-mâché mask resembling slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk collapsing onto the ground in a staged reenactment of his assassination, while other demonstrators shouted slogans and accusations at attendees gathered outside the venue, according to the New York Post. In the same footage, individuals can be heard chanting that Kirk “deserved to die,” while a separate protester used a megaphone to accuse attendees of “protecting pedophiles” and “protecting Nazis,” escalating tensions between demonstrators and conference participants. SAN ANTONIO- A radical leftwinger is dressed as Charlie Kirk is re-enacting his assassination in front of attendees of TPUSA’s women’s conference. They’ve been mocking Charlie’s assassination and chanting that he “deserved to die “outside of the event. pic.twitter.com/LVRPPgg9ck — D. Scott @eclipsethis2003 (@eclipsethis2003) June 7, 2026 Inside the venue, Erika Kirk — who has assumed a leadership role at Turning Point USA following her husband’s murder — was also confronted by hecklers during the summit. Video from the event shows one attendee shouting at Kirk before being removed by security personnel. During her remarks, Kirk responded by urging calm and calling for compassion even toward those who disrupted the event, telling attendees that individuals should be prayed for rather than met with hostility. The protest activity came amid an already tense security environment surrounding the organization, including reports of prior threats against Erika Kirk and a separate arrest involving a 26-year-old man accused of making terroristic threats tied to the summit. Law enforcement officials have not announced any charges directly connected to the protest reenactment itself, and it remains unclear whether any individuals involved in the mock assassination will face investigation. Authorities in San Antonio have not publicly detailed whether the conduct is being reviewed under statutes related to disorderly conduct, harassment, or threats. Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA and its allies have described incidents of protest as disturbing escalation, arguing that glorified depictions of political violence cross a line from protest into intimidation. Critics of the organization, meanwhile, have characterized demonstrations outside its events as a response to its rhetoric and political influence. The incident highlights a broader pattern of heightened polarization surrounding campus-adjacent political activism, where demonstrations frequently blur the line between expressive protest and conduct that security experts say can rapidly destabilize public events. As of this writing, neither Turning Point USA nor Erika Kirk has issued a formal public statement specifically addressing the reenactment incident. Law enforcement presence at the summit remained heightened throughout the weekend as the event continued under increased security protocols.

President Donald Trump reportedly walked out of a weekend interview with NBC News anchor Kristen Welker — some of which aired during Sunday’s broadcast of “Meet the Press.” The interview was recorded in Wisconsin on Friday, and NBC News anchor Gabe Gutierrez revealed during a broadcast on Saturday that Trump abruptly ended the interview — after giving Welker nearly an hour of his time — as the two clashed over her questions about election integrity. WATCH:

Ousted “60 Minutes” anchor Scott Pelley wasted no time in getting in front of a camera to trash his former employer, likening the firings at CBS News to “murders” of close friends and family. Pelley, 68, conceded during a New York Times interview that it may have been a stretch to claim that new boss Bari Weiss had “murdered” his show — but he then went on to argue that the mass terminations were like the “murders” of family members. “No one saw the Black Thursday massacre coming,” Pelley said, arguing that even after he blew up at network execs, it never occurred to him that he might be fired for doing so: “Some reporter I turned out to be. I just didn’t connect the dots.” Scott Pelley is asked if he expected to be fired after his confrontation with new CBS leadership: Pelley: “Oh, gosh. Furthest thing from my mind. It hadn’t occurred to me….Some reporter I turned out to be. I just didn’t connect the dots.” Amazing. https://t.co/bHSJ4yN1qn pic.twitter.com/Vc53xrkzfq — Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) June 7, 2026 “The night before, Tanya and I were at the Emmy Awards, and we won two Emmys. Within hours, all of those people have been wiped out, and one-third of our correspondents have been fired,” Pelley continued. “My colleagues and I have worked together 10, 20, 30 years. We travel together. We dine together. We go into literal combat together.” “So, these bonds are pretty tight, and when somebody wipes out, murders, a large number of your family members, people are desperate for some explanation, and as you and I sit here today, there still has been none,” he added. “It’s like your spouse being murdered.” Near tears, he added, “I am not emotional about this because I have lost this job. I’ve done it for a long time. I’ve had the greatest experiences. But the people I leave behind, treated in this way? That breaks my heart, and it’s going to take me a long time to get over it.” Pelley was also mocked for saying he’d gone “into literal combat” with his CBS colleagues, as people referred to him on X as a “low-rent Brian Williams.” Another joked, “Old Blood ‘n Guts Pelley we used to call him in the trenches.” New “60 Minutes” executive producer Nick Bilton was the one who fired Pelley “for cause,” citing insubordination, but Weiss made it clear during a following staff meeting that she supported the move.

Meal-kit delivery giant HelloFresh is facing backlash after publishing a Pride Month advertisement that many critics described as vulgar and unnecessarily sexual. The company, which delivers pre-portioned ingredients, recipes, and cooking instructions directly to customers, posted the ad on social media Thursday as part of its Pride Month marketing campaign. “We know that eating isn’t always a top priority this month,” the company wrote. “We respect that. But for those of you who are … prepping … we have an extensive lineup of high-fiber recipes available. Happy Pride.” The post is a reference to anal sex and preparation for sexual activity. The company further amplified the “joke” by using a suggestive promotional code from a commenter. “Use code BOTTOMSUP for a Pride Month discount,” the company wrote.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by HelloFresh (@hellofresh) The post quickly gained traction online, collecting roughly 100,000 likes on Instagram. Supporters praised the company for the statement, and the gay hookup app Grindr was among the brands that responded approvingly in the comments. But reactions elsewhere were far less favorable. The advertisement drew sharp criticism on X, where users questioned why a food company was making explicit sexual jokes as part of its Pride Month promotion. “I’ve had a Hello Fresh discount offer sitting on my counter for two months because I intended to subscribe for postpartum,” one user wrote. “It would have been a big help in our house. Now I won’t. Utterly repulsed.” I’ve had a Hello Fresh discount offer sitting on my counter for two months because I intended to subscribe for postpartum. It would have been a big help in our house. Now I won’t. Utterly repulsed. pic.twitter.com/ih8ed5hipI — Abby Libby (@abbythelibb_) June 7, 2026 Another commenter argued that the campaign crossed a line by unnecessarily sexualizing the company’s products. “It gets even grosser and pettier. There is zero reason to sexualize food. Never buying them again either,” the user wrote. “Wow @HelloFresh could you be any more crude?” another critic posted. “Fiber? Prepping? Pride? It’s not even clever. It’s just repulsive and unnecessary.” Wow @HelloFresh @HelloFreshUK could you be any more crude? Fiber? Prepping? pride? It’s not even clever. It’s just repulsive and unnecessary https://t.co/s8b979etMB — Ess Touvern (@touze31863) June 7, 2026 One user summarized the controversy more bluntly, writing that HelloFresh was posting about “how they can help you prepare for gay butt sex for pride month.” Hello Fresh posting about how they can help you prepare for gay butt sex for pride month. pic.twitter.com/uXqpROCvs6 — Woody Widenhofer, Esq. (@GhostOfWoody) June 5, 2026 This is not the first instance of HelloFresh’s social media team drawing attention for injecting politics into its marketing. In April, after President Donald Trump participated in a widely publicized McDonald DoorDash delivery to the White House, the company mocked the president on social media. “We considered dropping off a HelloFresh box at a very famous house (painted white)… but we didn’t want to overwhelm anyone with ‘step 1: preheat oven,'” the company posted. The campaign is not the first time a major food company has used sexual themes during Pride Month marketing. In 2022, the Uber-owned food delivery service Postmates launched a “bottom-friendly” Pride campaign developed with an anal surgeon that promoted specific foods for those preparing to engage in anal sex. Critics at the time argued that such campaigns reflected a growing trend of corporations moving beyond traditional rainbow-themed Pride marketing and increasingly incorporating explicit sexual references into advertising. Several commenters said the ad had convinced them to cancel subscriptions or avoid the company altogether, arguing that HelloFresh had unnecessarily injected explicit sexual content into what is ostensibly a food delivery service. Despite the blowback, HelloFresh seems to be trying to turn back the clock to a much more explicit era of Pride. At time of publishing, HelloFresh had not publicly responded to the backlash.

Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher ripped into artists who have abandoned plans to perform for America’s 250th birthday celebrations, arguing that they’ve played into President Donald Trump’s hands. Maher, during his show on Friday, said that when musicians declared that they would not take part in the festivities, they were making it look as though they did not love the United States — which is exactly the position Trump and others have accused them of taking. WATCH: Bill Maher SLAPS AROUND the artist that PULLED out of the Freedom 250 Concert: “They all pulled out. This is a question of what looks best for the Democrats because I don’t think that looks good. It looks like you are just what people say about you: you don’t really love America.… pic.twitter.com/DJP35wbT1P — RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) June 6, 2026 “I think these people — they all pulled out,” Maher said. “They all pulled out. This is a question of what looks best for the Democrats because I don’t think that looks good. It looks like you are just what people say about you: you don’t really love America. It looks like you think that Trump is more important than the country itself.” “Now it’s just a big MAGA rally, this whole thing, because they all pulled out,” Maher complained. “So now it’s just Trump and Lee Greenwood.” “Wouldn’t it have been better to play this gig?” he asked. “It’s a month-long gig, lots of people, like — just celebrating America. Can’t we all just celebrate America itself and leave Trump out of it?” Nineties rap icon Vanilla Ice — who has not withdrawn from the America 250 celebrations — made a similar case earlier in the week. “All we’re doing is celebrating the birthday of our country, what’s the big deal here? And as far as entertainers, I don’t think it’s fair to put any of us on a pedestal like that as far as politics goes because, you know, it shouldn’t matter: we’re just here to play,” he said.