Chris Cuomo lit into the political left on his podcast Thursday.
On “The Chris Cuomo Project,” the NewsNation host blasted Democrats for claiming they’re less violent than Republicans in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. He called the debate nothing more than “clickbait.”
“This game of the battle to the bottom of which side is worse — you guys are literally debating who’s more violent, the right or the left,” Cuomo said. “Right after Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck by a guy who thought he was standing up for his trans lover? He just shot him in the neck.”
“You’re going to make the case that it’s all about the right? How stupid do you have to be? It’s not about stupidity. It’s about convenience,” Cuomo continued. “You’re so desperate for clickbait. You’re so desperate to be relevant, to be in the mix that you say whatever is going to get you the clicks. Change the game. Change the game.”
He suggested the left leans on the ADL’s findings that right-wing extremists are responsible for most extremist-related killings. But Cuomo said using that argument right after Kirk’s murder showed desperation.
The accused shooter, Tyler Robinson, had been in a relationship with a trans-identifying male named Lance Twiggs. Authorities say Robinson texted Twiggs that he had “had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred” before carrying out the attack.
Robinson faces charges including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and committing a violent offense in front of a child. Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray said Robinson targeted Kirk for his political speech, an “aggravating factor” that could bring stiffer penalties.
Even The Atlantic has acknowledged the trend. The outlet recently reported that far-left violence has been on the rise since Trump entered politics in 2016, and that 2025 could be the most violent year for the left in more than three decades.
By July 4, data showed far-left extremists were responsible for five terror attacks or attempts in 2025. That puts left-wing violence ahead of the right, marking a sharp escalation.