The Benny Show: FBI Announces Potential 'Co-Conspirators' in Kirk Murder, Trump Launches Major Investigation of Left

Date: September 15, 2025
Host: Benny Johnson

Episode Overview

This emotionally charged episode delves into the aftermath of political commentator Charlie Kirk's assassination, breaking developments in the FBI’s investigation (including the identification of potential "co-conspirators"), and the broader cultural and spiritual fallout. Benny Johnson frames Charlie Kirk’s murder as a left-wing terrorist plot, highlights a wave of national revival among Christians, and explores the calls for justice, unity, and spiritual resolve. Interviews, testimonials, and robust reactions from key public and political figures amplify the episode’s mix of personal mourning, political urgency, and faith-driven inspiration.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking News: FBI Investigation Expands

• Immediate Updates:

  • Two men arrested for bombing a Fox News van covering Kirk's death.
  • FBI Director Cash Patel and Dan Bongino report new evidence of a broader left-wing plot with "foreknowledge" among select "protected classes" (00:40).
  • Announcement of a major federal investigation into left-wing groups; Donald Trump and his administration personally involved (01:52, 78:49).

• Explicit Links to Radical Groups:

  • Coordinated activity among Antifa and “Armed Queers of Salt Lake City,” with engraved bullets matching group logos (84:15).
  • Group chats and digital evidence: Over 20 Discord group members flagged, with chat logs revealing intent and foreknowledge (81:19; 83:32).
  • Screenshots and digital posts imply planning or support for the act; many involved users are transgender activists with explicit threats (83:32–84:15).

• High-Level Quotes:

  • Dan Bongino: “Every single FBI asset on this team is being applied and used in this investigation.” (90:12)
  • Cash Patel: “We have a subject in custody…however, this is not done by any stretch. Our men and women out there in the Bureau have worked tirelessly all week.” (100:29)

2. Spiritual Framing & Call for Revival

• Martyrdom and Legacy:

  • Benny repeatedly casts Charlie Kirk as a Christian martyr, paralleling Kirk's death to biblical figures like Stephen (12:16; 15:33).
  • Kirk’s own voice emphasizes the primacy of faith, courage, and grace:
    • “I want to be remembered for courage, for my faith. That would be the most important thing.” – Charlie Kirk (18:56)
    • “Jesus saved my life. I’m a sinner, gave my life to Christ. Most important decision I ever made.” – Charlie Kirk (20:53)

• Scripture as Guidance:

  • Heavy reliance on Romans 13 – the right and duty of God-given authority to wield justice (05:05, 23:09, 104:43).
  • Calls for submission to authority not just for fear of punishment, but as a matter of conscience and spiritual order.

• Mass Spiritual Awakening:

  • Benny describes a “second revival” – surging church attendance, mass baptisms, conversion stories flooding social media (07:34, 21:48).
    • “Standing room only. People heading to church for the first time in their lives, people heading to church after trying to devote their lives to Satan, God calling them back through the life of Charlie.” (22:01)

3. Honoring Charlie Kirk: Personal Legacy & National Mourning

• Personal Tributes:

  • Close friends and colleagues (Andrew Colvett, Stephen Miller, RFK Jr., Carolyn Levitt) remember Kirk’s faith, mentorship, and activism (30:02–51:30).
    • Andrew Colvett: “If you want to honor Charlie today…go back to church, open your Bible, pray, ask God to lead you.” (30:14)
    • RFK Jr.: “I want to live like Charlie Kirk,” quoting his 17-year-old niece (49:39).

• Public Memorialization:

  • Nationwide and international vigils, moments of silence at sporting events, widespread media tributes (32:00–34:40).
  • Erica Kirk, his widow, delivers a stirring speech:
    • “If you thought that my husband’s mission was powerful before, you have no idea what you just have unleashed… The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.” (53:36, also 108:07)

• Upcoming Events:

  • Announcement of a massive memorial at the Arizona Cardinals stadium (35:50).
  • J.D. Vance to host a special episode in Kirk’s honor (12:05, 36:40).

4. Political and Cultural Flashpoint

• Polarization and Realignment:

  • Benny frames the left as “agents of darkness” celebrating Kirk’s murder, in contrast to the “praying and peaceful” response from the right.

  • Claims of a mass exodus from the Democratic Party:

    • “The killing of Charlie was bad enough. The celebration of it and the desecration of Charlie’s memory, that’s enough. I’m finished. I won’t be part of this.” (57:35–70:43)

  • Benny’s prediction: “In the near future, the Democratic Party will cease to be a political force even worth fighting.” (72:15)

• Media Critique and Identity:

  • Strong condemnation of mainstream/left-leaning media allegedly spreading misinformation and failing to confront left-wing violence (73:00).
  • Repeated references to the role of alternative and independent media (the show’s declared mission).

5. What Comes Next: Justice, Policy, and Christian Duty

• Dual Mission:

  • Christians are called to both spiritual revival and to support the government’s righteous pursuit of justice (104:43–106:00).
  • Explicit appeals for designating Antifa and similar groups as “left wing terrorist groups."

• Law Enforcement Resolve:

  • Emphasis on “stiffened spines” and “hearts set like flint” for law enforcement, drawing directly from biblical imagery (46:47, 104:43).

• Closing Charge:

  • Benny: “Let us set about destroying that evil in this, our great spiritual war, and awakening a revival now. Set about Charlie smiling down from us in heaven, knowing this is how he would want to be remembered.” (107:45)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Benny Johnson:

  • “We are fighting evil. We are fighting darkness. We are the light and we will win.” (00:28)
  • “Charlie Kirk was killed because he was practicing the first Amendment. That’s how far gone these demons are.” (10:56)

• Charlie Kirk:

  • “I want to be remembered for courage, for my faith. That would be the most important thing.” (18:56)
  • “If you apply the truth of the Bible to your life, your life does not improve dramatically. I believe you’re actually committing suicide of the soul [if you lie].” (20:40)

• Erica Kirk:

  • “The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.” (53:36; repeated with variation at 108:07)

• Cash Patel:

  • “There are scores of individuals that are going to be spoken to. There are also lots of family members and friends that have already been spoken to.” (81:19)
  • “DNA hits from the towel that was wrapped around the firearm and the DNA on the screwdriver are positively processed for the suspect in custody.” (95:55)

• Dan Bongino:

  • “Every single FBI asset on this team is being applied and used in this investigation.” (90:12)
  • “There appear to have been multiple warning signs…this ideology had infected him and had taken over… He was intent. It appears from the data...his target was obviously going to be true Charlie and that people knew in advance.” (100:29)

• Stephen Miller:

  • “We are going to do what it takes to dismantle the organizations and the entities that are fomenting riots, that are doxing, that are trying to inspire terrorism and that are committing acts of wanton violence. It has to stop.” (103:53)

Timestamps for Critical Segments

• 00:01 - 01:30: Benny’s introduction; positioning the case as spiritual war and breaking news.
• 05:00 - 11:10: Romans 13; spiritual framing of authority and justice.
• 12:00 - 15:50: Charlie Kirk’s legacy compared to biblical martyrs.
• 18:49 - 21:48: Benny’s interview with Charlie Kirk on faith, legacy, and the meaning of grace.
• 22:00 - 25:00: Documenting mass revival and national church attendance spikes.
• 30:02 - 32:00: Andrew Colvett and Stephen Miller remember Kirk; scriptural and spiritual response.
• 32:00 - 35:50: National/international memorials and tributes.
• 53:36 - 55:39: Erica Kirk’s powerful widow’s address.
• 79:14 - 90:44: FBI investigation details; Cash Patel and Dan Bongino’s updates.
• 104:43 - 106:00: Stephen Miller’s closing remarks on the coming crackdown and the Trump administration’s pledge.

Flow & Tone

• Language & Style:
  The tone is impassioned, righteous, and uncompromising, blending direct spiritual language with urgent political rhetoric. Benny maintains relentless focus on evil-vs-good, encouraging listeners to see the times as a defining, even biblical, cultural conflict.

Summary for New Listeners

If you missed this episode, you’ll find it a blend of breaking news, eulogy, and a call to arms—both spiritual and political. The show is unapologetically partisan, but also personal and faith-driven, as Benny mourns a friend, warns of dark conspiracies, and exhorts listeners to renew their faith and resolve. The murder of Charlie Kirk, for Benny and his circle, is not just a tragic event but a watershed moment in America’s culture wars—with aftershocks across faith, politics, and national identity.