A FEMA Section Chief has been caught on hidden camera mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sean C. Kelly, a FEMA official, was recorded by O’Keefe Media Group laughing and saying Kirk “kind of deserved it.”
Disturbing Comments
The remarks came during an undercover conversation filmed by O’Keefe Media Group.
Sean Kelly
“Like, he’s [Charlie] a f***ing lunatic and awful, and kind of deserves it in his own way,” Kelly said.
When asked how FEMA felt about Kirk being shot, he responded: “Uh, everybody is kind of laughing.”
Kelly added that staff were sharing memes about the assassination.
Conservative journalist James O’Keefe released the video Friday afternoon.
FEMA SECTION CHIEF: Charlie Kirk “Kind of Deserved It” — O’Keefe Media Records Top Official at Federal Agency Laughing About Assassination of Conservative Commentator
An official with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), was caught on hidden camera laughing about the… pic.twitter.com/eN8vRbXuUd
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) September 12, 2025
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking national outrage.
DHS Response
Following the release of the undercover footage, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Kelly’s termination.
James O’Keefe
A senior DHS spokesperson told O’Keefe Media: “He [Sean C. Kelly] is being terminated.”
The agency declined further comment on the video.
Kirk’s Assassination
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated Wednesday at Utah Valley University.
The 31-year-old husband and father of two was assassinated during a campus debate event.
His killing has been described by officials as a political assassination.
Kirk’s death has shaken conservatives nationwide.
Tributes have poured in from President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and countless supporters.
The latest revelations add to the grief, showing that some federal officials mocked the tragedy instead of condemning it.
