Asked how conservatives should respond without resorting to violence, Savage argued it will take decisive leadership from the top. “Trump has the power to stop it,” he said. “He could cut off funding to the organizations driving this repression of free speech. The FCC could revoke licenses for networks that are actively fomenting hatred and violence. MSNBC is a joint venture between Microsoft and NBC — do you really think Bill Gates is going to step in to stop the hate? Of course not. But Trump could have the FCC suspend their license for disseminating hatred and fomenting revolution, and let them sue the government while they go silent.”

Savage closed by warning that the death of Charlie Kirk is not the end but the beginning of more unrest. “The unanswered questions remain — the rifle, the roommate, the accomplices. This isn’t over. More political violence will follow.