Simplicity founder apologises after controversial post about Charlie Kirk

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 7:34am

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Sam Stubbs, the founder of Simplicity, has apologised for a LinkedIn post regarding the death of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Stubbs deleted the post, which had drawn backlash, after stating it was written in haste. He had previously described Kirk's beliefs as objectionable.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 16 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Charlie Kirk death: Simplicity managing director faces backlash over post about activist’s shooting (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 16 Sep 2025, 7:34am

   Simplicity boss apologises after backlash on Charlie Kirk post (opens in new tab)