The tragic assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has taken a new turn as investigative journalists delve into the background of Lance S. Twiggs, the confirmed roommate and suspected romantic partner of the accused gunman, Tyler Robinson. The incident, which occurred at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was murdered, has since been the subject of intense scrutiny and speculation.
"If you’re a man who has a relationship with a trans woman, you are in a heterosexual relationship, because she is a woman and you are a man." – Brian Krassenstein
Andy Ngo of The Post Millennial has conducted an extensive investigation into Twiggs, uncovering a complex web of online activity that sheds light on his transgender identity and views. On Friday, it was authenticated that 22-year-old Twiggs resided with Robinson in St. George, Utah—approximately four hours from the crime scene. Twiggs' digital footprint spans across multiple platforms, including Steam, TikTok, and Reddit, consistently aligning with his transgender identity.
Ngo's report highlighted the username "fluxalotl" on Steam, which correlates with TikTok profiles displaying Twiggs' image. A U.S. government source, preferring to remain anonymous, confirmed Twiggs' ownership of the Steam account. In December 2024, a significant change occurred when Twiggs updated his Steam display name from Lance to "Luna." The account's history revealed previous usernames such as "lanclotl" and "lancelotte," which are linked to Twiggs' profiles.
A deeper dive into Reddit forums by Ngo showed the username "lancelott3," with the display name "flux," tracing back to Twiggs. These accounts provided biographical details consistent with his background, and he was notably active on r/4tran, a subreddit for trans-identifying individuals. In one revealing post from November 2024, Twiggs discusses his challenges with injecting cross-sex hormones, "sometimes i gotta get buzzed on something so i’m not too anxious about it."
The same month, in response to a discussion about the implications of Donald Trump's re-election victory for trans individuals, Twiggs commented on the need to improve his life despite societal opposition. Additionally, Twiggs has publicly written about his departure from his Mormon upbringing, sharing on r/exchristian that he was kicked out of his family home after rejecting spiritual intervention.
Neighbors have reported observing Twiggs and Robinson displaying affection, reinforcing the suspected romantic connection between the two. Despite this, court records only list Twiggs as Robinson’s roommate, and he has not been accused of any crime. However, Twiggs cooperated with investigators when contacted.
The assassination itself occurred while Kirk was addressing a question about transgender shooters during an event on September 10. Surveillance footage shows Robinson on his phone near the university campus prior to the shooting. Federal and state investigators are now probing whether Robinson's actions were influenced by Kirk's vocal criticism of transgender ideology or ties to radical leftist groups in Utah.
A group with potential connections to Robinson reportedly erased its social media presence following the assassination. Amidst official statements, some online left-wing accounts have continued to promote narratives that Robinson possessed far-right extremist affiliations, often disregarding reports about his partner being transgender.
In a statement to The Wall Street Journal, Utah Governor Spencer Cox articulated that Robinson's actions are believed to be rooted in far-left extremism, "It’s very clear to us and to the investigators that this was a person who was deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology."
As the investigation continues, the details of Twiggs' life and his relationship with Robinson are coming to light, painting a picture of the social and ideological complexities surrounding this tragic event.
