Sharon McMahon

Author Sharon McMahon's commencement speech at Utah Valley University was canceled following a political pressure campaign over her posts about Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at the university in 2025. She discusses the incident on 'The Takeout' podcast.

William Henry Harrison, the shortest-serving U.S. president, delivered a two-hour inaugural speech in cold weather without an overcoat or gloves, leading to pneumonia and his death. Historian Sharon McMahon discusses the legacy of his record-setting address.

Utah Valley University (UVU) canceled Sharon McMahon as a commencement speaker due to 'increased safety concerns,' sparking backlash from 'The Charlie Kirk Show' hosts who criticized the decision as evasive. McMahon, who had previously criticized Charlie Kirk after his 2023 assassination on campus, faced accusations of insensitivity, though her team denied she celebrated his death. UVU's choice drew outrage among Kirk supporters, with the university citing consultation with public safety experts.

Utah Valley University removed Sharon McMahon as commencement speaker after backlash over her controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Kirk, a Turning Point USA founder, was killed at the same campus in September 2023, sparking polarizing reactions to McMahon's selection. The university cited safety concerns and consulted with public safety professionals before canceling her speech.

Utah Valley University (UVU) faced backlash for selecting Sharon McMahon as commencement speaker amid criticism over her comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. Critics, including Caleb Chilcutt and Jason Chaffetz, condemned the choice as insensitive, highlighting divided campus opinions.