Key Takeaways Columbia University lecturer Hadeel Assali called Charlie Kirk a 'dead Nazi' on social media after his assassination and condemned the university for lowering flags to half-staff in his honor. Massive public gatherings, including tributes from prominent figures were held to honor Charlie Kirk, contrasting the negative sentiments expressed by some academics. A Columbia University lecturer who teaches “environmental justice” recently called conservative pundit Charlie Kirk a “dead Nazi” following his assassination. And as we can see so clearly today, America loved Charlie Kirk,” Trump said. Thousands of students also gathered at Colorado State University last week to honor Kirk, CBS News reported.