Indiana farm faces backlash after honoring Charlie Kirk with corn maze display
Goebel Farms in Evansville, Indiana, faced dozens of negative Google reviews after unveiling a corn maze tribute to slain activist Charlie Kirk.
TL;DR
- Goebel Farms in Evansville, Indiana, created a corn maze tribute to the late Charlie Kirk.
- The farm cited Kirk's commitment to free speech as the reason for the tribute.
- The decision prompted intense community backlash, including numerous negative Google reviews.
- The farm defended its choice, stating its intention was to promote civil discourse and free speech, not endorse Kirk's politics.
- Goebel Farms acknowledged Kirk was a polarizing figure but stated that violence should never be a response to speech.
- The farm stated it is not a political organization and hopes Americans can speak openly and disagree without hatred or violence.
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a TPUSA event in Utah in September 2025, with Tyler Robinson accused of his murder.
- Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, and will stand trial.