Greg Gutfeld Goes Nuclear on Jessica Tarlov in Heated Charlie Kirk Shooter Debate
The Five got fiesty on Monday (September 15) when Greg Gutfeld blew up on his co-host Jessica Tarlov after she dared to suggest that political violence happens from both the left and right.
The panel was discussing the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the arrest of the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, when Gutfeld claimed that this kind of violence is only happening on one side of the political aisle.
“We don’t need more information,” Gutfeld said, per The Wrap. “What is interesting here is why this is only happening on the left and not the right? That’s all we need to know.”
Tarlov interrupted to ask, “What about Melissa Hortman?” referencing the Minnesota State Representative who was shot and killed alongside her husband in June.
This fired up Gutfeld, who responded, “Did you know her name before it happened? None of us did. None of us were spending every single day talking about Melissa Hortman. I never heard of her until after she died.”
“So she doesn’t matter?” Tarlov retorted.
Gutfeld: We don’t need more information… What is interesting here is why it’s only this happening on the left and not the right?
Jessica: What about Melissa Hortman?
Gutfeld: Did you know her name before it happened? None of us did. None of us were spending every single day… pic.twitter.com/YcIzhbP88t
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 15, 2025
“Don’t play that bull**** with me,” Gutfeld hit back, growing increasingly angry. “What I’m saying is there was no demonization amplification about that woman before she died. It was a specific crime against her by somebody that knew her. Then you’ll bring up Josh Shapiro, but you will not bring up that that was a pro-Palestine person.”
He continued, “The fact of the matter is the both sides argument not only doesn’t fly, we don’t care. We don’t care about your both sides argument. That s*** is dead.”
For the record, despite Utah’s Republican governor Spencer Cox telling The Wall Street Journal that Robinson had been “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” Robinson himself has not spoken about his political beliefs nor the motives behind the shooting.
In addition, per a January 2024 research by the National Institute of Justice, “the number of far-right attacks continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States.
According to data from the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism, right-wing extremism accounted for around 85% of extremist-related fatalities in the United States since 2016.
Viewers took to social media to react to Gutfeld’s comments, with many taking offence to how he brushed over Hortman’s killing.
“Fox News’ dismissal of Melissa Hortman’s June 2025 murder—alongside her husband’s killing and the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife—exposes their selective outrage, mirroring Trump’s own silence on Democratic victims while amplifying Charlie Kirk’s recent campus slaying,” wrote one X user.
“So because no one on Fox ‘News’ mentioned her before she was murdered by a trump supporter her death doesn’t matter??????” said another.
“Go Jessica!,” added another.
Another wrote, “What an idiot Guttfeld is becoming.”
“I guess if you don’t know the victims name, they must of not been important enough to mourn. These awful, awful people,” said one user.
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Watched the five today and really enjoyed it! Why? NO JESSICA!!!!
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Thank you Greg Jessica time for you to leave you are rude disrespectful and not good enough to be on the five PLEASE PLEASE say bye bye
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I didn't know who Charlie Kirk was or who Melissa Hortman was. Doesn't matter. BOTH are victims of political violence. Hortman's murderer carried a written list of 26 targets, all Democrats. Today's revealed FBI evidence indicates Kirk's murderer was upset about some of his political viewpoints, in contrast with his Republican parents. All murder is wrong.
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Oh, yeah, really the murderer had conflicting viewpoints ha hmm
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That's not even what the comment said
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Jessica just isn’t as quick witted as the other panelists, nor does she have the gravitas of Dana Perino, Kennedy, Katie Pavlich, or Paul Mauro. She’s bright, but can’t seem to catch up to the rest. Greg did apologize on air, he was really emotional.
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Good job Greg.
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Why can't people own their feelings instead of blaming others for their behavior. I'm sick and tired of reading the BS people spew on these platforms. Stop blaming everyone for your choices. Stop the Hate talk.
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HAHAHA Well, your whole "we don't know why he shot Charlie or that he was on the left" nonsense didn't age well! Did you think the Governor just made all that up? He knew what we are just finding out - there was info from the family and friends, there were texts and chat messages and a note... Did you really think they weren't investigating and knew more than they released? Just hang it up and admit it. It's ANOTHER violent act by the Left - this time an assassination and you don't even have the humanity to see it as a horrible thing. Instead you cheer and celebrate. Says it all...
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Exactly
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So it isn’t political violence unless Gutfield knows and worships the victim. The man is delusional and unbalanced.
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Not only that he seems to be very angry. What about the death treats that the "maga" folks put out and ran people and from public offices. Or, Jan. 6th. Mic drop!!!
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You're the one that is delusional and unbalanced if you are trying to justify what happened. Irrelevant scum.
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I don’t believe that data from those two organizations saying far right violence is out pacing all other forms of violence. NO WAY !! We’ve seen the numerous whole city blocks burned up and destroyed, law enforcement assaulted, innocent people assaulted, businesses looted in major cities all over the U.S. by leftists extremists. In particular ANTIFA. That data has been heavily skewed. Just like the D.C. Police data was skewed until an internal whistle blower busted them out. The Mayor was angry and against Trump bringing in the Ntl. Guard, now she praises him and asks that they stay. And he thanks her for her cooperation now where at first he was at odds with her. These people obviously think Americans are blind, stupid or both !! The majority over the last At Least 5 years or so is coming from the left. That’s Not to say that there’s no violence coming from the right, there is, but No Way it’s “out pacing” other groups violence. This would not be the first time leftist organizations have been caught tampering with data.
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Well said
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yeah, right (on).
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She was exactly correct. Not knowing who Ms. Hortman was before her assassination is not relevant... especially for those who do NOT live in her home state. But she was a duly-elected representative of millions of Americans, and people should have been, and should be, more respectful after the assassination of herself, her husband, and their beloved pet.
And now I'm so confused... for years, or at least the past decade, right-wingers have been painting democrats/liberals/left-wingers as weak, cowardly, spineless, etc. Now suddenly the libs are apparently vicious and blood-thirsty and murderous. Who knew?? In any case, I'm getting whiplash trying to keep up... like a weathervane in a windstorm.
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So you don't think hiding behind a gun and shooting an unarmed father of 2 and a husband isn't cowardly or spineless? There are many loud mouth democrats out there spewing lies and hate speech, but no one has shot at them. Why, because that isn't how it is supposed to be done. You get up on a pulpit and debate so you can have a reasonable dialog. These days if you don't agree with what the left is saying, you don't deserve to exist in their eyes. Let's all do better!
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Missed the point! Both sides blah blah diminishes the event talking about RIGHT NOW!. 2 sides argument is dismissive and causes one to shout at you. What needs to happen is to listen and discuss just THIS ISSUE at hand.
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I took Gutfeld’s comments as an emotional retort for the left again trying to blame the right, as they have done time and time again. Gutfeld was clearly pissed off that the conversation had to turn to blaming the right, instead of examining the real issue of people who clearly have mental health issues perpetrating violence in our country. Killing a person because their opinion is different and perhaps even annoyingly obnoxious is and always will be a criminal, despicable act. Period.
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go watch the whole thing idiots
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I thought we were all Americans. I'm not left or right. Seem like there are a group of people trying to take us back to 1850's right before the civil war. I think we are blessed to be in a free society. Call me what you want but this president is only dividing our country. That's the problem
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Facts don't matter to Gutfeld.
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Amazing the down votes you got for stating the obvious truth. Killer literally wasn't liberal yet this dope argues that violence is only coming g from left while passing off thr murder of a liberal as not important due to name recognition? Fox News is a joke.
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I never love Greg more than at this moment.
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Was Hoffman falsely demonized for her religious beliefs and political stance and unjustifiably called a racist, fascist, and white supremacist by every liberal mainstream media? Was her murder celebrated by the right? I don’t think the two examples compare.
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Time for Jessica to move on. 🙏🙏🙏
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I think Jessica should keep her mouth shut.
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I LISTEN TO TARLOV EVEN THOUGH I DO NOT AGREE WITH HER SHE IS HONEST AND A FIGHTER..ON THE OTHER HAND HOST BROWN IS A FRAUD.. HE IS ALWAYS CONDESCENDING AND WATTERS AND GREG EAT IT UP
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Correct they are including prison gang data in their numbers
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Sorry fake news! One person died a military woman named Ashley Babbott shot by a DC while her back was towards him following others through an indoor door window. No announcement was made by the officer no warning. The officer didn't lose his job or even have a trial. He is now making millions in the "lering center" scams
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I will tell everyone I can to not watch the FIVE if Jessica remains she is not fair and balance she is so left it’s unbelievable in my opinion she doesn’t think life is sacred even the death of CHARLIE KIRK, and she has precious children! I like many people think she has ruined the reason for the show! I used to love it and recorded it when I worked late! Her opposite opinions are hateful and evil!! FOX why will you not listen to your supporters? NEWSMAX here I come, I pray people follow me!!!!
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We need to hear her thoughts.. Fox really goes out of its way to get equals to their big "stars" from the left--What other news show allows different opinions to speak their peace even if it get's the stars angry. I truely suprised that he didn't let her say a word, so she'd look bad, or she wants a job at NPR.
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What about Pelosi's Husband? We all knew who he was.
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You speak the truth... but these sad, delusional creatures just have to spew their illogical vomit.
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Gutfeld and Watters are so nasty & cruel to Jessica that I turn the show off when they start. I’m MAGA through and through.
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I will watch again when they drop Jessica
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Amen. Can't figure out why Jessica is still on The Five. Her voice sounds like fingernails on the chalkboard....grates on my nerves so much, I change the channel. I only watch when she isn't on! She doesn't seem that bright to me and makes remarks that make no sense. There are so many good folks out there who could take her place. PLEASE have mercy on the "no more Jessica" folks!
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I cannot stand Jessica’s voice. It’s like running your fingernails across a chalkboard. And…nasal.
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By your delusional far left talking points your obviously left & only watch fake news
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Her retort was juvenile and off base to say the least.
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No, she was just killed in her own home. Why does that make her any less worthy of compassion? The lack of compassion for others that Guttfield and the right display IS the problem. It makes violence seem ok if it’s against the left. Guttfield clearly said Hartman,s death didn’t matter because he didn’t know who she was before she was killed. That is hate speech right there, and an example of how the right furthers the division in this country. You can’t kill us on the right, but who cares if more of us kill those on the left. It’s not acceptable. Lying about it doesn’t help either.
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5 people died on January 6. Trump pardoned all the criminals who were convicted by juries of their peers. I did not see one far right person say those people were criminals or despicable. There was cheering when they were released! Your point doesn’t work with the facts that exist.
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What the heck are you talking about? This is conspiracy theory level
Lies. You have not seen blocks burned up and crimes committed by peaceful demonstrators. You have seen the police rile up peaceful crowds by shooting rubber bullets at people and reporters and using tear gas. Maybe they aim at reporters who wear vests identifying them as reporters so the real stories won’t get out. There are also many organizations compiling statistics who say most hate violence is from republicans—including the guy who shot Charlie Kirk. And really—it’s not a contest nor should it be. We, yes I mean both parties, should work to solve it, because that’s the only way it will be solved. This hatred towards only the left and the desperation to have it be the left is hurting our chance to end violence. Take it like a man—most of these violent people and groups are republicans, some few are democrats, and now let’s solve it.
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Do you actually know what Antifa stands for? Ask our Veterans because they do.
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I’m encouraging everyone to not watch because of Jessica Talia she is not fair and balanced ! She doesn’t listen to other views she is too righteous in her opinion and not open to conversation! She needs to be on the view with those idiots!!
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I saw this when it happened on the show. He literally wouldnt even let her speak It was more a monologue than discussion. I was surprised at the subtle threats he gave he about her job. I've never seen Gutfield so Angry!
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I think more people should care about the political assassination of Hortman and attempted assassination of Hoffman and close call of Rest had she been home. Hope Hoffman made first 911 call at 2:05am, including fact suspect was disguised as an Police Officer wearing a mask. In an apparent deviation from Brooklyn Park Police department policy, BP PD arrived at Hortmans home at 3:35am, BP PD waited an hour to enter Melissa Hortmans home after watching Mark Hortman get shot in the doorway. New Hope Police didnt communicate interaction with Boelter outside Rest's home after Hoffman and Before Hortman. It would take law enforcement 10 hours to alert some lawmakers of the situation and danger they faced. Raising questions if Boelter could have been caught earlier.
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I’m so glad I did have to witch that sneaky idiot!
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Tim Walz engineered Melissa Hortman's assassination, do not think otherwise. Democrats do as democrats live. Ask Hillary.
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