US EditionPritzker Says Trump’s Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk Assassination
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker attributes the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to increased political violence linked to President Trump's rhetoric and the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Q&A session at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker attributed rising political violence, including Kirk's shooting, to President Trump's rhetoric and the January 6 rioters fomenting unrest.
- Kirk spoke to a large crowd when a gunman fired a single bullet from a rooftop about 200 yards away, appearing to target him specifically.
- Trump called Kirk a "martyr for truth," blamed the "radical left" for inciting violence, and vowed to crack down on those responsible via a Truth Social video.
- Authorities pledged to find those behind the attack and organizations funding political violence, highlighting a broader nationwide challenge in stopping such incidents.
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JB Pritzker condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk's death, says Trump's rhetoric 'often foments it'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker condemned political acts of violence after Charlie Kirk was murdered, but the governor argued that President Donald Trump often ignites political violence with his rhetoric.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Blames Trump’s ‘Rhetoric’ For Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blamed President Donald Trump and the Jan 6 rioters for fueling the political violence that led to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. Kirk died at 31 after being shot during a speech at Utah Valley University. During his speech, Pritzker extended his sympathy to the activist’s family […] Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Blames Trump’s ‘Rhetoric’ For Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
JB Pritzker Blames Trump for Rise in 'Political Violence' Following Charlie Kirk's Death
Illinois Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker couldn’t even wait 24 hours to blame President Donald Trump for an escalation in political violence following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He […] The post JB Pritzker Blames Trump for Rise in 'Political Violence' Following Charlie Kirk's Death appeared first on The Western Journal.
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