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Assassinated Trump Ally a 'Pivotal' Figure in MAGA Youth Movement

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old MAGA activist, was fatally shot during a public debate at Utah Valley University, marking a politically motivated assassination amid heightened tensions.

  • Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old American MAGA commentator, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while participating in an open-forum campus debate held at a university located in Orem, Utah.
  • Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason confirmed the shooting was a targeted attack, with police still hunting for the shooter as of 8pm AEST Thursday.
  • Turning Point Australia organized a vigil on Friday evening at Hyde Park in Sydney to honour Kirk, with NSW Police aware of the assembly and planning to monitor it while supporting peaceful free speech.
  • President Donald Trump shared the news of Kirk's passing on Truth Social, describing him as "great and even legendary," and directed that the U.S. flags be lowered as a mark of respect.
  • Leaders denounced political violence, with Turning Point Australia's Joel Jammal stating that violence undermines democratic values and is not a solution to political disagreements, while Trump highlighted Kirk’s exceptional rapport with American youth.
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Significant unrest has erupted at a Christian secondary school in Heerenveen after an ethics teacher repeatedly applauded the murder of American activist Charlie Kirk. The school administration of Bornego College confirms that, following angry reactions from parents, they have taken "appropriate measures" against the teacher involved.

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Victor Punta spoke directly to Romania TV about the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. American President Donald Trump was shot fatally during an event organized at a Utah state university. After just a few months, during the presidential campaign, the former Romanian activist MAGA was invited to an interview where they discussed the cancellation of our country's elections. Article EXCLUSIV Victor Punta, a worrying warning after the mur…

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Frankfurter Allgemeine broke the news in Frankfurt, Germany on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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