US EditionABC reporter apologizes for calling Charlie Kirk alleged assassin’s texts ‘touching’
Matthew Gutman expressed regret for describing the suspected assassin's text messages as "touching" and affirmed his condemnation of the murder committed by Tyler Robinson.
- ABC News reporter Matt Gutman apologized for calling text messages from Tyler Robinson, the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk, 'very touching.' He expressed regret for any misunderstanding in his comments highlighting the texts' intimate nature.
- Gutman described the texts as an 'intimate portrait' of Robinson's relationship with his transitioning boyfriend, using phrases like 'my love.'
- Despite the sympathy expressed, Gutman condemned the assassination of Charlie Kirk, acknowledging the pain caused to his family and those present during the incident.
- The backlash against Gutman arose from his portrayal of Robinson's messages as affectionate, contrasting with the cold-blooded nature of Kirk's murder.
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ABC News reporter apologizes for calling Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson’s texts to partner ‘very touching’
An ABC News reporter apologized Wednesday for his on-air description Monday of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson’s texts to his roommate as “very touching.”
'Very touching in a way we did not expect': Reporter forced to apologize after calling Charlie Kirk assassin's texts 'intimate'
ABC News reporter Matt Gutman found himself at the center of a controversy after making comments about text messages sent by the suspected assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The reporter’s remarks during a Tuesday broadcast drew widespread criticism from conservative voices and prompted a formal apology. The incident occurred while Gutman was reporting on charging documents against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Kirk at …
ABC reporter apologizes after being blasted for calling alleged Kirk assassin texts ‘touching’
ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman has issued a formal apology after facing intense backlash for describing text messages from Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, as “very touching” during a live broadcast. The remarks…
ABC reporter apologizes after being blasted for calling alleged Kirk assassin texts 'touching'
ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman has issued a formal apology after facing intense backlash for describing text messages from Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, as “very touching” during a live broadcast. The remarks came after a Utah County press conference revealed shocking details about Robinson’s alleged murder plot and his text exchanges with his transgender partner, Lance Twiggs, follo…
ABC’s Gutman Goes on X to Regret Calling Kirk Suspect’s Texts ‘Very Touching’
Early Wednesday morning, ABC chief national correspondent Matt Gutman took to X and not on-air to offer his attempt at apologizing for fawning Tuesday afternoon over text messages between the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination and his trans lover as “lovingly” stated, “very intimate,” and “very touching.” Gutman stated at 6:32 a.m. Eastern ahead of his Good Morning America liveshot about the case (albeit back in Los Angeles) the following: …
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