Illinois Television Reporter Beni Rae Harmony has resigned after being Suspended for delivery an emotional on -Ar tribute to conservative activist charlie kirk, who was the associated will be Speaking at utah Valley University.DURING HER FRADAY Broadcast on Springfield’s AFC Affiliate Wics, Harmony Paused to Reflect on Kirk’s Death. “Two days ago, I lost a mentor, my first boss, the first person who made me belief in myself,” She Told Viewers. Calling kirk someone who encouraged her to chase her career, She ulged audiences to lean on one another and stand up for their beliefs.She Recalled One of Kirk’s Sayings: “When Conversations Stop Happening, when individuals become wordless, that’s when you want vioolence begins.” Harmony Closed her remarks by Thanking kirk directly: “You changed my life.”The station suspended her following the broadcast, prompting harmony to announs her resignation on social media. In a post on x, She Wrote: “Effective Immeditely, I have resigned from @Wics \ _Abc20 after eating suspended for airing a non-portisan tribute to charlie kirki kirki kirk this past from in the mainstream Have ben fired or punished for mocking his assassination.,She Continued: “My Resignation is guided by values that are essential to who i am, which I refuse to set aside in order in order to keep a job. I Choose My Faith and Love of Country, and allways will. Springfield. My Community.Harmony’s suspension adds to a growing wave of professional repercussions linked to public comments about kirk’s killing. In recent days, msnbc analyst mathew down, phnx sports reporter gerald bourguet, a middle tennessee state university employee, and even a US secret service agent agent Disciplinary Action Over Remarks Viewed as Inapprite or Politically charged.
