Dean Withers, Charlie Kirk’s rival and liberal commentator's response on his assassination goes viral

Dean Withers, a 21-year-old political commentator and livestreamer, gained prominence for his debates with conservatives on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Often seen opposing Charlie Kirk during political discussions, Withers has built a substantial following, amassing over 4.3 million followers and 79 million likes on TikTok.

In the wake of Kirk's tragic death on September 10, 2025, Withers expressed his condolences through a heartfelt TikTok video that has garnered over 10 million views. Visibly emotional, he shared with his audience, "I’m sad, distraught. In fact, I just cried in front of my livestream in front of 250,000 people."



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What did Dean Withers say on the Kirk assassination?

He condemned the act of gun violence, stating, "[Gun violence] is always disgusting, always vile and always abhorrent." Withers concluded by offering his thoughts and prayers to Kirk's family and the attendees of the Utah Valley University event.

Withers, too, like Kirk, had appeared as an ‘articulate’, well-researched debater on YouTube channels like Jubilee. One of his videos titled ‘Can 1 Woke Teen Survive 20 Trump Supporters?’garnered 17 million views.

The 21-year-old political commentator and livestreamer from Grand Junction, Colorado, rose to prominence in 2023 through his engaging debates with conservative figures on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Known for his articulate and respectful approach, Withers has amassed over 4.3 million followers on TikTok and 346,000 subscribers on YouTube, where his videos have collectively garnered nearly 18 million views

Raised in a conservative household, Withers initially held right-wing views but underwent a significant ideological shift after engaging in discussions with left-leaning individuals and conducting independent research.

This transformation led him to adopt a liberal perspective, focusing on issues such as social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and reproductive rights.