MSNBC Fires Analyst After Bizarre Charlie Kirk Commentary Lands Him in Hot Water

MSNBC fired political analyst Matthew Dowd in September 2025 after he suggested 'hateful' rhetoric from Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk led to his own downfall. The incident marked an unusual turn for Dowd, who had previously appeared on the network to critique conservative views. However, during a recent commentary, Dowd took a surprising route, implying that his own behavior was responsible for the controversy surrounding Kirk's remarks. The move sparked widespread media attention and raised questions about accountability in public discourse.