'I'm gone!' Cornel West storms out of Piers Morgan debate on Charlie Kirk

A heated debate on Piers Morgan's show descended into chaos when Cornel West, a longshot candidate in last November's presidential election, dramatically walked out after a confrontation with conservative podcaster Andrew Wilson about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

The exchange quickly escalated when West defended his position, declaring, "This brother right here says, 'Well, all leftists want to see me dead.' Well, I'm a leftist, I don't want to see you dead. I'm a Christian!"

Wilson launched aggressive accusations, shouting, "You called Trump's administration a neo-fascist movement, you lunatic!" This prompted West to plead, "Let me make the case! Will you allow me to speak, brother? Come on, man."

When Wilson claimed, "It's the rhetoric from people like you that got that man killed, sir," West became visibly frustrated. He turned to Morgan, demanding, "Why you have a brother on who's not gonna allow nobody to speak, man? We're just wasting time."

West passionately spoke about his relationship with Kirk, stating, "Charlie was made in the image of a loving and mighty God! I believe that. I have said my prayers for sister Erika and the kids."

The situation further deteriorated when Wilson lit a cigarette, prompting West to exclaim, "This is ridiculous! He's smoking his cigarette with his arrogant self. Come on, man."

Attempting to maintain the debate, Morgan asked, "Surely you're not gonna walk out in a debate about dialogue?"

But West was resolute. He pointed out that fellow conservative podcaster Jack Posobiec was "willing to at least listen," unlike Wilson. Repeatedly declaring "I'm gone!", West removed his microphone and exited the set.

Morgan concluded by calling West's departure "farcical," saying, "It seems to me completely insane" to abandon a discussion about free speech and listening to different opinions.

The incident highlighted the deep political divisions and communication challenges in contemporary political discourse.