“JUST K!LL THEM!”
Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade’s Sh0cking Call for 𝘓𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 of Homeless Sparks Outrage — Read the full story — and decide for yourself: Is this tough talk or a terrifying glimpse of what comes next?
Ainsley Earhardt, left, and Brian Kilmeade

America Wakes Up To A Nightmare

It was a moment that stopped the nation cold. On September 10, millions of Americans tuned in to Fox & Friends expecting the usual morning banter. Instead, they got a chilling proposal from host Brian Kilmeade: “Or involuntary 𝘓𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯… Or something. Just k!ll them.”

He wasn’t talking about terrorists, or murd3rers on d3ath row. He was talking about homeless people with mental health issues—those who refuse government help.
In one breath, the conversation on public safety turned into a national reckoning.

Tragedy On The Tracks: The Murd3r That Sparked It All

The firestorm began with the horrifying murd3r of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, stabbed to d3ath on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line. Her alleged k!ller, Decarlos Brown Jr., had 14 prior arrests and a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Zarutska was building a new life—taking English classes, moving in with her partner—before her journey was cut short in a moment of violence that’s now haunting America.

Her d3ath ignited a debate that’s been simmering for years: What do we do about repeat offenders, homelessness, and mental illness?
But no one expected the answer to be “k!ll them.”

Fox News: When Tough Talk Turns D3adly

As the hosts dissected Brown’s criminal history, Lawrence Jones argued for stripping away choices: “You can’t give them a choice. Either you take the resources… or you decide you are going to be locked up in jail.”

Kilmeade took it further—much further.
“Or involuntary 𝘓𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯,” he suggested.
“Or something. Just k!ll them.”

The studio was silent. No one objected. Co-host Ainsley Earhardt simply asked, “Yeah, Brian, why did it have to get to this point?”
The message was clear: desperation is breeding dangerous id3as.

The Fallout: Outrage, Bible Verses, and Political Blame

Social media exploded.
California Governor Gavin Newsom fired back with Proverbs 21:13 on X: “Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.”

President Trump, meanwhile, saw political opportunity, blaming Democrats for Zarutska’s d3ath and calling for “LAW AND ORDER.”
“Criminals like this need to be LOCKED UP,” he thundered. “Her blood is on the hands of the Democrats…”

Local officials demanded answers. Charlotte City Council Member Edwin Peacock III called Zarutska’s d3ath “a tragedy we cannot ignore.” Attorney General Pam Bondi promised Brown would “never again see the light of day as a free man.”

But the real shock came from the public: Is this what we’ve become? Are we ready to execute the most vulnerable among us?

Experts Weigh In: “A Line America Cannot Cross”

Dr. Melissa Grant, a psychiatrist and expert in homelessness policy, told Daily Mail:
“This isn’t just tough talk. It’s a terrifying glimpse of what happens when fear and frustration override compassion. The id3a of k!lling the mentally ill because they’re difficult is not just immoral—it’s un-American.”

Media analyst Tom Reilly added:
“Fox News has always pushed the boundaries, but this was a new low. When you start discussing 𝘓𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 for the homeless on national TV, you’re not just stoking outrage—you’re normalizing cruelty.”

What Happens Next? Justice, Judgment, and a Nation Divided

Decarlos Brown Jr. now sits in jail, facing federal charges that could mean life or execution. The judge has ordered a competency evaluation.
But the bigger question looms: What do we do with the next Brown, the next Zarutska, the next tragedy waiting to happen?

Kilmeade’s words echo in the ears of millions.
Was it a moment of madness, or a warning of what’s coming?
Is America willing to sacrifice its soul for safety?

The Verdict: A Nation At The Crossroads

This isn’t just about a TV host’s outrageous comment. It’s about who we are—and who we’re becoming.
Will we choose compassion, reform, and real solutions?
Or will we give in to fear, and let “Just k!ll them” become our new normal?

The world is watching. The choice is ours.