Following an on-air tribute to her “first boss,” Charlie Kirk, one anchor took a bold move, saying she believed herself to be the first “targeted for honoring him.”
The aftermath of the political assassination of the Turning Point USA founder has unearthed a parade of ghouls, anonymous and otherwise, as vile, celebratory sentiments circulate on social media. While a considerable number have faced consequences for their remarks, including now-former MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd, anchor Beni Rae Harmony for ABC affiliate WICS chose to resign after being suspended for a brief, “non-partisan” message recognizing Kirk’s influence on her life.
Monday evening, Harmony took to social media and shared the segment from Friday’s broadcast under the caption, “Effective immediately, I have resigned from @WICS_ABC20 after being SUSPENDED for airing a non-partisan tribute to Charlie Kirk this past Friday.”
“Many in the mainstream media have been fired or punished for mocking his assassination. I believe I am the first to be targeted for honoring him on air,” she went on and detailed, “Two days ago I lost a mentor, my first boss, the first person who made me believe in myself, that encouraged me to chase this dream that you’re watching right now: Charlie Kirk.”
Effective immediately, I have resigned from @WICS_ABC20 after being SUSPENDED for airing a non-partisan tribute to Charlie Kirk this past Friday.
Many in the mainstream media have been fired or punished for mocking his assassination. I believe I am the first to be targeted for… pic.twitter.com/y41QOWDBl5
— Beni Rae Harmony (@BeniRaeHarmony) September 15, 2025
“There’s a lot going on in our world right now in our country. But, I want to say one thing: lean on your neighbors. Speak up for what you believe in. I don’t care what it is,” the anchor continued to say before she shared a favorite saying from Kirk around the office, “When conversations stop happening, when individuals become wordless, that’s when violence begins.”
Harmony’s LinkedIn profile detailed her tenure at Turning Point USA from August 2021 through February 2022 as a producer and administrator, and her resignation noted, “This is guided by values that are essential to who I am, to which I refuse to set aside, in order to keep a job. I choose my faith, and love of country, and always will.”
My official resignation from @wics_abc20: https://t.co/LQ0psZChgq pic.twitter.com/6vBafQ5iiM
— Beni Rae Harmony (@BeniRaeHarmony) September 15, 2025
During the on-air message, she encouraged those who choose to stand up for their convictions and beliefs, “and speak loudly, even if your voice shakes.”
Meanwhile, her social media message continued, “My resignation is guided by values that are essential to who I am, which I refuse to set aside in order to keep a job. I choose my faith and love of country, and always will. Thank you, Springfield. My home. My community. My people.”
“God Bless Charlie Kirk and his beautiful family, and God Bless these United States of America,” concluded the now-former anchor.
When asked how the public could support her, Harmony, who continued to receive messages of support and encouragement for her conviction, replied selflessly, “While I’m still looking for my next job in media, I recommend everyone support Charlie’s family first,” with links from Turning Point USA on how to do so.
While I’m still looking for my next job in media, I recommend everyone support Charlie’s family first ❤️https://t.co/FdrNofvYHE
— Beni Rae Harmony (@BeniRaeHarmony) September 15, 2025
Oh my, that is one of the loveliest tributes I have ever heard
You are an inspiration to all, and Charlie would be so proud.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
— Fortis (@Fortis_Arduis) September 16, 2025
Thank you. Your courage and conviction are inspiring. God bless you. I suspect you won’t be unemployed for long. I’m sure there are media outlets out there that would be pleased to have you join their team.
— dwjames68 (@dwjames68) September 16, 2025
Way to stand firm for truth. Way to honor Charlie Kirk. You will definitely move on to something bigger and better. Thank you for using your voice to speak truth. God bless you!
— Ryan Fouts (@Rybotec77) September 16, 2025
Jobs sometimes come and go, but integrity is for a lifetime and should never be compromised.
— Brian Buzzell (@propagandaiskng) September 16, 2025
You spoke with conviction, truth & with respect to your audience while showing your value of life and words. Every news outlet should have done a tribute out of respect for life & truth (something news should always aspire to)!
Psalm 25:5: “Guide me in your truth and teach…
— Kim_Tink (@kim_tink) September 16, 2025
Beni Rae,
Your faith, courage and strength of character shines brightly and will continue to lead and bless you. Much better opportunities are on your horizon … I know it. God bless you.— Moral and True (@Moral_And_True) September 16, 2025
Native of Brooklyn, NY, Kevin Haggerty is a graduate of Hunter College where he studied Cultural Anthropology and Geography. An avid reader and truth seeker, he currently resides in Texas with his wife and their dog and, when he isn't researching current events and their impacts, you'll find him spending time with friends and family or working on his next novel.
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