As the investigation into the tragic shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues, new details have emerged about the alleged shooter’s romantic partner.
Lance Twiggs, the transgender partner of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, appears to have been a fan of anti-“woke” author and psychologist Jordan Peterson, according to Reddit posts.
Robinson’s Arrest and FBI Findings
Robinson was arrested on Friday in connection with the murder at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was shot in the neck.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has said Robinson had been influenced by extreme leftist ideologies in the lead-up to the attack.
Meanwhile, posts from Reddit indicate that Twiggs’s online activity and opinions were often surprisingly different from Robinson’s alleged radical views.
Twiggs’s Online Admiration for Peterson
Between 2020 and 2021, Twiggs expressed admiration for Peterson’s teachings, emphasizing personal growth and self-improvement.
Despite being transgender, Twiggs admitted in online forums to previously holding openly transphobic views—a stark contrast to his own identity.
On Reddit, Twiggs posted under the username lancelott3, participating in groups focused on transgender issues while also engaging with discussions about Peterson.
In one post, Twiggs praised Peterson’s focus on personal development and criticized forum users who turned the discussion into political arguments.
Reflections on Gender and Personal Growth
Twiggs also wrote about his evolution in perspective: “I used to be extremely openly transphobic and have grown out of it, as well as met some nice transgender individuals.”
He acknowledged that gender dysphoria in teens can sometimes be diagnosed too quickly but emphasized that life choices about one’s body are ultimately personal decisions.
Through these posts, Twiggs expressed a nuanced perspective, balancing his admiration for Peterson with his own lived experiences as a transgender individual.
Jordan Peterson’s Controversial Public Stances
Peterson, a clinical psychologist and media figure, is widely known for his critiques of gender identity policies and progressive social movements.
He faced suspension from Twitter in 2022 for misgendering actor Elliot Page and had his YouTube videos demonetized after controversial comments on gender-affirming care.
Recently, Peterson sold his Toronto mansion and is relocating to Paradise Valley, Arizona, amid ongoing disputes with the Canadian College of Psychologists over his public statements, which the college sought to address through mandated re-education measures.
A Complex Intersection of Ideologies
Twiggs’s online activity highlights the complex and sometimes contradictory landscape of beliefs within social networks linked to Robinson.
While Twiggs expressed admiration for Peterson’s philosophy of personal responsibility and growth, Robinson’s alleged radicalization underscores the challenges authorities face in understanding the social and ideological contexts surrounding the tragedy.