A prayer vigil was held in Portage, Michigan, honoring Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old husband and father who died under tragic circumstances. The Kalamazoo County Republican Party ordered tribute posters for the event through a local Office Depot store, but the request was denied by the supervisor, who labeled the posters “political propaganda.”

Organizers confronted the store in person, leading to widespread outrage after the company’s refusal. The incident gained traction on social media, with critics questioning how a memorial for a young father could be classified as political. Meanwhile, FedEx stepped in, offering to print the posters free of charge.

Office Depot later issued a statement condemning the employee’s actions, confirming the associate involved was no longer employed. The company expressed regret and stated it would review its policies to prevent similar incidents.

The store’s location remains under scrutiny, with locals criticizing the decision to prioritize ideological bias over community support.