FBI advised ESPN star Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
The FBI advised Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest after the Charlie Kirk assassination, a source says, as safety fears grow for media figures.
TL;DR
- The FBI advised Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- McAfee expressed safety concerns, questioning the amplification of reasons for animosity towards him on a university campus.
- ESPN stated it takes all threats seriously and supports McAfee's safety concerns.
- The assassination of Charlie Kirk in 2025 has raised safety concerns for polarizing media figures.
- McAfee, a prominent sports media personality, is frequently targeted by online users.