US EditionCharlie Kirk mourned by world leaders after shocking Utah assassination
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a speech, prompting nationwide condemnation and highlighting rising political violence and extremist normalization, according to the Network Contagion Research Institute.
- Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder, was assassinated on September 11, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem during a speech.
- The motive and details remain unknown, but the killing follows escalating political tensions and Kirk's warnings about an emerging 'assassination culture' on the left.
- The assassination drew widespread condemnation from political leaders across the spectrum, with calls for unity, de-escalation, and urgent reform on mental health and gun access.
- Lakshya Jain called the shooting 'absolutely horrifying' and urged reform, while Trump wrote on social media that every state "needs LAW AND ORDER."
- Experts stress the country's response will be critical in addressing political violence, highlighting rising polarization and the need to reject violence as political action.
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‘Violence erodes our foundations’: Michigan leaders react to Charlie Kirk’s death
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Tuesday while speaking at Utah Valley University, sending shockwaves through political circles and raising concerns about an uptick in political violence.
The Times of Northwest Indiana
Charlie Kirk killing adds to America's roll call of public violence
In the tragic roll call of violence in American public life, Charlie Kirk's name joins what has fast become a long list.
Charlie Kirk will not be silenced. Neither will we.
America is reeling from the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was more than just a passionate free speech advocate, talented debater, and protector of American freedom. Charlie was also a husband and the father of two precious little children. Charlie had the right to speak his mind without fear on a college campus. We all do. Charlie's family
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