Office Depot in Michigan refused to print Charlie Kirk tribute posters for vigils, calling them "PROPAGANDA," according to reports on September 13th. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass instructed city flags to remain at full staff, overriding a federal proclamation to lower them to half-staff, as reported by an LAFD source. Reports surfaced between 1:46 AM and 2:31 AM UTC on September 13th detailing the Office Depot incident. Users on social media expressed outrage, demanding swift action against the company. Separately, an internal email shared by an LAFD source indicated Mayor Bass's directive regarding the flags, which contrasts with President Trump's proclamation. In related developments, a Fox News poll conducted between September 6th and September 9th, and reported on September 13th, showed President Trump with a 46% approval rating and a 54% disapproval rating, unchanged from previous surveys. The same poll indicated job approval for congressional Republicans was five points higher than for congressional Democrats. Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 12th, 2025, at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of the assassination, and prosecutors in Utah are pursuing the death penalty against him, according to Utah Governor Spencer Cox. Vigils for Kirk have been held globally, including in New York City and London. Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, stated in the early hours of September 13th that her husband is "now with God."
