In a display of grotesque moral bankruptcy, Oxford Union’s incoming president George Abaraonye appeared to celebrate the murder of Charlie Kirk — just months after debating him on stage.
Following Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University — where he was shot in the neck while calmly fielding questions — Abaraonye allegedly posted in a student WhatsApp group, “Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f***ing go,” and later followed it up with, “Charlie Kirk got shot loool,” indicating laughter, The Telegraph reported.
Meet the new president of @OxfordUnion — the world’s foremost debating society and last bastion of free speech, apparently.#CharlieKirk pic.twitter.com/KlWY9w4dif
— Peter Lloyd (@Suffragent_) September 11, 2025
George Abaraonye, Incoming Oxford Union President celebrated Charlie Kirk’s death. The same @OxfordUnion that recently hosted Charlie Kirk for a debate! pic.twitter.com/8VapXgZXmm
— Pippa B ???????????????????????????????????? ???? ❤️ ???????? (@pippaisright) September 11, 2025
Now I've seen the actual message George Abaraonye posted, complete with praying hands, as if thanking God for Charlie Kirk's death, he is absolutely not a fit and proper person to become President of the @OxfordUnion in Hilary Term 2026. I hope the other Officers will consider… pic.twitter.com/V2Ph8UapVn
— Adrian Hilton (@Adrian_Hilton) September 11, 2025
This from a man tapped to lead the Oxford Union, a society historically revered for its commitment to civil discourse and open debate.
Kirk, 31, a father of two and the founder of Turning Point USA, had become a lightning rod for the MAGA youth movement. He was in the middle of his “American Comeback Tour” when he was gunned down. His message — calling on students to challenge him face-to-face — was a hallmark of his commitment to real dialogue in a culture increasingly allergic to dissent.
Abaraonye had previously debated Kirk at the Oxford Union in May. Kirk, ever the civil opponent, reportedly told him afterward to “think about” their exchange.
In response to the explosive revelations, the Oxford Union scrambled into damage control. In a public statement, the institution wrote:
The Oxford Union would like to unequivocally condemn the reported words and sentiments expressed by the President-Elect, George Abaraonye, with regards to the passing of Charlie Kirk. His reported views do not represent the Oxford Union’s current leadership or committee’s view. The current administration has, under President Moosa Harraj, no association with, and is entirely independent from, Mr Abaraonye’s administration.
In alignment with the statement published by our Society earlier today, we reaffirm our stance that the Oxford Union firmly opposes all forms of political violence and strongly stands by our commitment to free speech and considerate debate. We would like to reiterate that our condolences lie with Charlie Kirk’s family, especially his wife and young children, who are enduring such terrible grief.
— Oxford Union (@OxfordUnion) September 11, 2025
George Abaraonye has yet to respond publicly.
Charlie Kirk’s wife and young children now mourn the loss of a husband and father — while a would-be intellectual elite in Oxford jokes about his death.
This is where we are.