Political commentator Scott Jennings delivered remarks at the Texas Public Policy Foundation Summit, outlining his views on political ideology, cultural debates, and the impact of the killing of Charlie Kirk, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Jennings, who appears regularly on CNN, told attendees that he intended to explain what he described as a core perspective of the political left.

“Here’s something that you must understand about the left,” Jennings said.

“They hate success. They hate it when people make it on their own. They hate it when you don’t need them.”

During his speech, Jennings expanded on what he characterized as ideological messaging in education and public discourse, describing themes he said are commonly taught to younger generations.

“Think about what they teach our kids. That America was founded on racism. That our country is rotten at its core. That capitalism is evil. That hard work is for suckers. That merit is a dirty word. That the nuclear family is oppressive, especially to women. That faith is for idiots and rubes for people who are from Kentucky and Texas,” he continued.

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“They run people for the United States Senate who think there are six genders. And that we can solve the climate crisis by taking away all of your bacon. Is it any wonder that Charlie spent his life on college campuses trying to reach young people? He saw what was happening.”

Jennings then turned to the fatal shooting of Kirk in Utah, addressing what he said were broader implications of the incident.

“I think when that shooter pulled the trigger and killed my friend in Utah, he thought he was ending a movement,” Jennings said.

“He thought if he killed Charlie Kirk, he could kill what Charlie stood for. That the rest of us would get the message. That we would heed the warning. Silence yourselves, or we will do it for you. I think that’s what he thought. Certainly, what the people who cheered on the assassination thought. And make no mistake, there were thousands who cheered it on.”

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He continued by describing what he viewed as the response to the event and its aftermath.

“But in trying to silence one voice, I think they created thousands,” he said.

“In trying to end a conversation that day, I think they started millions. And that is the thing we learned about faith and freedom. You can’t kill them. You can try to suppress it, and you can try to silence it. But it always finds a way. Like water finding cracks in a dam.”

The remarks were delivered as part of a broader discussion at the summit, which brings together policymakers, activists, and commentators to address economic, cultural, and political issues.

Jennings’ speech focused on ideological divides in the United States, particularly around education, culture, and political engagement, while also referencing the continued influence of Kirk’s work on college campuses and in conservative circles.

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