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Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Kirk’s Death
- 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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Inflaming Tensions, Trump Threatens Political Left With Retribution Over Killing of Charlie Kirk
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Total News Sources71
Leaning Left12Leaning Right15Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 33%
C 25%
R 42%
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