Charlie Kirk podcast pans Utah Valley University citing 'safety concerns' in scrapping controversial speaker

Utah Valley University (UVU) canceled Sharon McMahon as a commencement speaker due to 'increased safety concerns,' sparking backlash from 'The Charlie Kirk Show' hosts who criticized the decision as evasive. McMahon, who had previously criticized Charlie Kirk after his 2023 assassination on campus, faced accusations of insensitivity, though her team denied she celebrated his death. UVU's choice drew outrage among Kirk supporters, with the university citing consultation with public safety experts.