Video: The Republican manipulation of the Charlotte light rail murder

By Staff Reports

September 17, 2025

Breaking down the politics and the emotional manipulation behind Republicans’ crime narrative after the Charlotte light rail murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

Republicans are leading a cynical attempt to win elections off the murder of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte. Senior Editor Billy Ball explains.

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Video: The Republican manipulation of the Charlotte light rail murder

Breaking down the politics and the emotional manipulation behind Republicans’ crime narrative after the Charlotte light rail murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

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