Office Depot Fires Employee After Refusing to Print Charlie Kirk Posters

Office Depot has fired an employee at its Portage, Michigan store after a viral video showed staff refusing to print vigil posters.

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The posters were meant to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was tragically shot while speaking at a Utah event.

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In the video, a store manager is heard saying, “We don’t print propaganda,” while refusing the customer’s order.

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The video, posted online Friday, quickly went viral—racking up over 4 million views on X and sparking heated debate.

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The customer explained the posters were for a vigil, but the manager doubled down, labeling them “political propaganda.”

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Backlash online grew rapidly, with many demanding that Office Depot address the situation and hold employees accountable.

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Office Depot said it launched an “immediate internal review” and confirmed the employee involved is no longer with the company.

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The company apologized, calling the behavior “unacceptable and insensitive,” and promised better training for all staff.

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Office Depot emphasized its values of respect, integrity, and customer service, saying communities deserve nothing less.

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