(LifeSiteNews) — Reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk are pouring in from Trump administration officials, as well as conservative politicians and commentators across the United States.
Kirk, leader and co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative activist group for young people, was shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon. A suspect is in custody as of Wednesday evening, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.
Kirk’s death was first reported by President Donald Trump on Truth Social.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” the president said. “He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,” said Vice President JD Vance.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. pic.twitter.com/lYLEjv40bN
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025
“May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie,” TPUSA wrote in a statement. “We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers.”
— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) September 10, 2025
“Once again, a bullet has silenced the most eloquent truth teller of an era. My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country’s relentless and courageous crusader for free speech,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). “We pray for Erika and the children. Charlie is already in paradise with the angels. We ask his prayers for our country.”
Once again, a bullet has silenced the most eloquent truth teller of an era. My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country’s relentless and courageous crusader for free speech. We pray for Erika and the children. Charlie is already in paradise with the angels. We ask his prayers for… pic.twitter.com/ReOdkT6VbV
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) September 10, 2025
America has suffered a great loss today.
There will never be another Charlie Kirk. He is one of one. Charlie wasn’t just a force of nature in politics, he was a dear friend who would drop everything if you needed him.
His legacy is a beacon of light in the world’s darkest hour
— Steven Cheung (@StevenCheung47) September 10, 2025
Well done, good and faithful servant.
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) September 10, 2025
Utterly devastating. Charlie was a close friend and confidant. He will be sorely missed by so many.
Every political leader must loudly and clearly decry this violence.
Our prayers go out to his wife and young children. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/Au5Kox3arR
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 10, 2025
I can’t process this.
💔
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) September 10, 2025
What a terrible day.
— Will Chamberlain (@willchamberlain) September 10, 2025
All that Charlie ever did was have conversations with people. He didn’t insult anyone. He made arguments. He debated. He wasn’t an extremist in any way. Everyone who knew Charlie personally loved him. That’s the kind of guy he was. And they still killed him. I am furious and…
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) September 10, 2025
