When evil raises its hand against truth, it always tries to cover its tracks. That is exactly what we are seeing in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. The headlines have been written, the spin machines are running, and the narrative is set. The media wants the public to believe that Kirk’s killer, Tyler Robinson, was somehow a “Mormon shooter,” that his actions are in some way tied to the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is dishonest. It is manipulative. And it hides the reality of what truly happened.
The truth is that Tyler Robinson was no faithful Mormon. He was what many call an exmo — a person who not only leaves the LDS Church but also turns bitterly against it, devoting their energy to tearing it down. To call Robinson a Mormon is as absurd as calling a man who renounces his citizenship still an American soldier. He had abandoned the faith, rejected its teachings, and aligned himself with the very forces that stand in opposition to Christ, conservatism, and everything Charlie Kirk defended.
The Exmo Distinction the Media Refuses to Make
There is a vast difference between someone raised in a faith and someone who lives it. The LDS Church teaches that discipleship is more than just baptism or Sunday attendance. It requires obedience to commandments, fidelity to covenants, and worthiness to enter the holy temple. To hold a temple recommend, one must affirm chastity, uphold the doctrine of marriage between a man and a woman, sustain church leaders, and live a life aligned with the gospel.
Robinson did none of this. He lived in open rebellion, pursuing a same-sex relationship with a transgender partner named Lance Twiggs. Under church teachings, that lifestyle placed him completely outside of fellowship. He would not have held a temple recommend. He could not have entered the temple. He could not have served in priesthood roles or leadership positions. He was, by definition, not Mormon. He was an exmo.
Yet the media refuses to use that word. Why? Because it would expose the bitterness and radicalism that often fills the void when people abandon their faith. It would shift the narrative from “religion breeds violence” to the uncomfortable truth: abandoning religion and embracing extremism does.
The LDS Church’s Clear Standards
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been unambiguous about its doctrines regarding gender and sexuality. The General Handbook lays it out clearly: gender is eternal, marriage is ordained of God to be between a man and a woman, and those who undergo gender transition or pursue same-sex relationships cannot be in full fellowship. They cannot hold temple recommends, cannot serve in leadership, and in many cases must receive approval from the highest levels of church leadership even to be baptized.
The church newsroom has also clarified its policies over the years, reiterating that same-sex marriage and gender transition are incompatible with full participation in the church. These are not arbitrary rules. They are rooted in doctrine, in the belief that gender is eternal and family is central to God’s plan.
This means Robinson’s partner, Twiggs, could never have held priesthood authority, could never have entered the temple, and could not have been considered in good standing. Even restroom use in church facilities is addressed in the handbook, underscoring just how seriously the church takes maintaining order and protecting its members.
Exmo Bitterness and the Descent Into Hatred
Exmos are not simply people who leave quietly. Many of them become consumed with bitterness. Online communities of former members are notorious for their hostility, their endless mockery of leaders, and their obsession with pulling others away from the faith. Tyler Robinson fit this profile exactly.
His slogans, his politics, and his lifestyle did not reflect Mormonism but the opposite of it. He embraced extreme liberal ideology, despised conservatism, and aligned himself with causes that stand directly against the values of faith, family, and freedom. He was not Mormon. He was anti-Mormon. He was not Christian. He was anti-Christ.
The media will not admit this because it unmasks the real forces at play. It was not religion that drove Robinson. It was hatred of religion. It was not faith that fueled him. It was bitterness against faith. And it was not conservatism that guided him. It was radical leftism that despises conservatism and everything Charlie Kirk represented.
Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Truth
Charlie Kirk stood tall in the culture war. He was not ashamed to say what so many are afraid to say. He defended the unborn. He defended the family. He defended faith. And he defended America as a nation under God.
That made him a target. The forces of darkness hate men like Kirk because they cannot be bought, cannot be silenced, and cannot be intimidated. He spoke boldly against the lies of the age, and for that, he was marked.
When Robinson pulled the trigger, it was not random violence. It was an attack on everything Kirk stood for. That is why Charlie Kirk must be remembered as a martyr. Not in a ritualistic sense, but in the cultural sense of the word: a man who gave his life because he refused to compromise, who was struck down by the very ideology he warned us about. His blood is a reminder that the war for truth is real, and it is raging right now.
The Broader War Between Good and Evil
This tragedy is not isolated. It is part of the broader battle that defines our time. On one side are those who believe in God, in truth, in order, and in the values that built this nation. On the other side are those who reject all of it, who despise faith, who celebrate chaos, and who cloak their hatred in the language of “progress.”
Robinson’s exmo identity and radical politics placed him squarely in the second camp. The media, by framing him as Mormon, tries to pull him back into the first. They want to smear the church, smear conservatives, and muddy the lines so that Americans cannot see the truth. But the truth is there for anyone willing to look: this was not a Mormon shooter. This was an exmo shooter, a bitter enemy of the faith he left behind.
Why Heroic Outfitters Will Not Stay Silent
At Heroic Outfitters, we refuse to let lies stand. We refuse to let the death of a patriot like Charlie Kirk be twisted into another media smear campaign against Christians and conservatives. We call things what they are. Robinson was not Mormon. He was an exmo. He was not conservative. He was radical. He was not a product of faith. He was a product of rejecting faith.
Charlie Kirk, on the other hand, will be remembered as a hero. He lived boldly. He spoke the truth without fear. And though his enemies celebrated his death, his life and his sacrifice will continue to inspire countless others to rise up, speak out, and defend the values that make this country great.
Conclusion
Tyler Robinson’s story is not about Mormonism. It is about what happens when a man rejects the faith of his fathers, embraces radical ideology, and turns that hatred against those who stand for truth. His exmo bitterness drove him away from the light and into darkness. His actions were the fruit of rejecting Christ, not following Him.
Charlie Kirk’s story, on the other hand, is about courage, conviction, and sacrifice. He stood as a watchman on the wall, warning of the very dangers that took his life. And in that sacrifice, he becomes a martyr for our time — a man whose death should remind every patriot that the war for truth is not abstract. It is here. It is now. And it demands that we stand just as boldly as he did.
Charlie Kirk is gone, but his voice will not be silenced. The cause he fought for is greater than one man. It is the cause of truth, faith, and freedom. And no matter how the media spins, that cause will rise stronger because of him.