Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and ally of US President Donald Trump, was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking to thousands of people at Utah Valley University.
The assassination sent shockwaves across the political spectrum, with Republicans and Democrats calling for an end to political violence at a time of heightened concern about deadly attacks and the targeting of public officials.
Kirk, 31, was a prominent supporter of Trump who courted young voters and used his network of nonprofits to turn out voters on campuses and churches in 2024. Trump has credited Kirk with galvanizing and mobilizing the youth vote for him.
The president called Kirk’s killing “a dark moment for America” in a four-minute video released Wednesday night.
“I am filled with grief…
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