The coffee shop’s apparent owner has doubled down, saying «evil» won’t win despite her business being ridiculed.
Invita Cafe, a San Diego coffee shop, is being scrutinized and review-bombed on social media for pro-Charlie Kirk posts and products as part of a broader national response on both sides of the political aisle to last week’s assassination of the conservative commentator.Why It Matters
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a speech at Utah Valley University on September 10 during his «American Comeback Tour.» Tyler Robinson, who was arrested in connection with the killing following a nationwide search, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder and firearm charges. Utah officials are seeking the death penalty.
Kirk’s murder has drawn visceral reactions from both sides of the aisle, exacerbating questions and concerns about political violence and the lines between free speech and «hate speech.»What To Know
On September 13, Invita, which, according to its website, has two California locations, one in Rancho Santa Fe and the other in Carlsbad, posted pictures and messages on social media lamenting Kirk’s murder.
The post, which appeared on Facebook and Instagram and remained live as of Tuesday afternoon ET, included a picture of Kirk in front of the American flag with the words, «In loving memory of Charlie Kirk.»
Another photo states: «By honoring Charlie’s legacy and continuing his mission he dedicated his life to. Today, Invita Cafe will be donating 100% of our profits to TPUSA.»
TPUSA refers to Turning Point USA, an organization founded by Kirk.
A final image includes the phrase «We love you» scribed four times around a circle, with the inner circle reading, «Thank you Charlie Kirk.»
Both posts included the following caption: «Stand up.
