A pro-MAGA website that urged supporters to fund a database unmasking Charlie Kirk critics took tens of thousands in crypto—then vanished, infuriating donors.

The site, Expose Charlie’s Murderers, launched hours after the assassination of the right-wing influencer, 31, in September. It promised a searchable trove of names and workplaces for “the largest firing operation in history,” according to Drop Site’s review of the now-offline project.

The site listed six crypto wallets and raised more than $30,000 between Sept. 12 and 14 before repeatedly going dark, resurfacing as the “Charlie Kirk Data Foundation,” and disappearing again, Drop Site reported.

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      17 hours ago

      Where was my assumption, friend?

      Was it not a right wing org, or did they not defraud people? Because both were made pretty clear in the article.

      Point to where my comment touched you.

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        7 hours ago

        I was implying (like a number of other comments here) that anyone could accomplish similar. Simmer, kitten. Your roar is totally scary. Trust.

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          I think people assumed you were throwing out a conspiracy theory in support of MAGA rather than just saying anyone can grift. Honestly kinda funny if they weren’t right wing

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            5 hours ago

            That’s what I get for commenting half-awake. I was vibing on the influx of comments ~“if it weren’t for my morals…”, etc. 🙇🏼‍♂️🥹🤷🏼‍♂️