US EditionCharlie Kirk Killing a Watershed Moment as US Political Violence Rises
President Donald Trump condemned political violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ordering flags at half-staff and promising to pursue those responsible.
- On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA co-founder, was shot in the neck during a Utah Valley University rally, ending the event abruptly.
- President Donald Trump blamed the spread of 'radical left' ideology for fuelling Kirk's killing and condemned the shooter as 'a monster' during his 4-minute Oval Office address.
- During his 'American Comeback Tour', Charlie Kirk was shot from a rooftop at roughly 200 yards while answering a question, causing chaos among 3,000 onlookers.
- President Donald Trump vowed the Trump administration would find 'each and every one' responsible and ordered American flags lowered to half-mast until Sunday evening to honor Kirk.
- Across the political spectrum, leaders condemned the assassination and called for an end to political violence, while First Lady Melania Trump urged compassionate awareness for Erika Kirk and their two young children on September 11, 2025.
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Trump Declares War on the Opposition After Kirk Shooting
Trump declared war on the opposition in his Oval Office statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. At a moment when the president should have put the brakes on violent rhetoric, he put his foot on the gas instead.
Suella Braverman pays tribute to 'true patriot' Charlie Kirk and warns of rising political violence
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has described the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as "a brave patriot" following his assassination at a university speaking engagement in Utah on Wednesday.Mr Kirk, 31, who founded Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University.Mrs Braverman emphasised that Mr Kirk had been "simply expressing his political views" when he was killed, questioning what this meant…
Trump delivers remarks on Charlie Kirk assassination
President Donald Trump delivered remarks from the Oval Office on Wednesday honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, a conservative Christian activist who was assassinated during a debate in Utah. “To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. Charlie inspired millions, and tonight, all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror,” Trump said. “Char…
'Dark moment for America': Trump addresses nation after Kirk assassination AlphaNews.org
Share This Story(Daily Caller News Foundation) — President Donald Trump delivered a somber address Wednesday night following the assassination of Turning Point Founder Charlie Kirk. Kirk, 31, died after being shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University. Trump opened his national address with a message of grief and fury, mourning the assassination of Kirk and praising him as a fearless patriot who championed free speech and American idea…
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