US EditionWhite House Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Memory of Charlie Kirk
- Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while delivering a speech at a Utah Valley University gathering in Orem, Utah.
- The shooting occurred earlier that afternoon while Kirk spoke, and although a person was taken into custody, no suspect has been officially arrested at this time.
- Leaders from both parties and across the country condemned the attack, emphasizing that political violence is unacceptable and urging prayers for Kirk's family and loved ones.
- President Donald Trump announced Kirk's death within the last half hour, calling him 'Great, and even Legendary,' and requested prayers alongside lowering flags to half mast.
- The incident highlights the ongoing concerns over political violence in the US and has led to widespread calls for condemnation and reflection on the nation's political climate.
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Why are flags at half-staff in Connecticut?
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that all U.S. and state flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday. According to a release from Lamont's office, the order is in accordance with a proclamation President Donald Trump ordering flags throughout the United States in memory of Charlie Kirk, a conservative influencer who was shot and killed at an event in Utah on Wednesday afternoon. Connecticut le…
Washington, Sept. 10 (EFE).- After the murder of Charlie Kirk, a young conservative activist and figure close to the Trump administration, the U.S. ultra-right laments the death of a figure who describes himself as a fighter and warns that the country “is at war” after this event of alleged political violence. “The movement that Charlie started will never stop (...) died fighting not only for him, but also for you, for Jesus Christ and for this …
Armstrong directs flags at half-staff to honor death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 9/11
BISMARCK — North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from Wednesday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 14, to honor Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University on Wednesday during a Turning Point USA event. The right-wing political organization travels to school campuses to advocate for ultra-conservative values, according to its website. “K…
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