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Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Kirk’s Death

President Trump condemned radical left political violence, pledging to identify all involved in Charlie Kirk's assassination and related attacks, highlighting a rise in targeted political violence.

  • Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was fatally shot during a Q&A session at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
  • Investigators believe the bullet was fired from a campus rooftop by someone dressed in black, indicating a targeted political assassination amid growing political violence.
  • The shooting caused panic as Kirk collapsed, the crowd screamed and fled, while political figures across the spectrum condemned the attack and called for calm and peace.
  • Donald Trump called Kirk a 'martyr for truth,' blamed 'radical left' rhetoric for political violence, vowed his administration would find those responsible, and ordered flags lowered to half-staff until Sunday.
  • The incident prompted a rare bipartisan condemnation from former presidents and officials, highlighting concerns over worsening political violence and urging Americans to reject such brutality.
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UPI broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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