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Grief over Kirk's Assassination Echoes Worldwide and Testifies to His Influence on the Right
Utah Governor Spencer Cox labeled the fatal shooting of conservative leader Charlie Kirk a political assassination, emphasizing its impact on free speech and national unity.
- Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative leader, was assassinated on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in broad daylight.
- The shooting occurred while Kirk was taking questions outdoors, amid rising political violence fueled by polarized rhetoric and amplified by media coverage.
- Worldwide reactions included lawmakers banging desks in anger after a denied moment of silence in the European Parliament and condolences from leaders like Netanyahu and Giorgia Meloni.
- Authorities confirmed the shooter is in custody and will be charged, while Kirk's quotes about dialogue and forgiveness were cited to highlight the need for moral clarity.
- The assassination intensified debates on political violence, with figures across the spectrum condemning the act and calling for measures to prevent further deaths.
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The global reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death proves the populist convergence
Within minutes of the announcement that the American conservative activist Charlie Kirk had died from an assassin’s bullet, statements of grief came pouring in from leaders across Europe. “An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote on X. “France expresses its deep emotion following the assassination of Charlie Kirk,” the French Foreign Ministry proclaimed. De…
Shocking! Utah Governor’s remark, ‘Was praying murderer was from another country,’ on Charlie Kirk’s killing goes viral
Utah Governor Spencer J Cox expressed disappointment over the murder of Charlie Kirk by local resident Tyler Robinson. Cox noted that had the suspect been from elsewhere, it might have been easier to address the tragedy.
It was one of us: Utah governor hoped Charlie Kirk shooter was not from US
Utah governor Spencer Cox said he had prayed that Charlie Kirk's shooter, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a Utah resident, 'wouldn't be one of us'. His remarks, seen as targeted towards immigrants, faced severe criticism.
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Grief over Kirk's assassination echoes worldwide and testifies to his influence on the right
Dozens of angry European lawmakers bang their hands on their desks after being denied a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk.
Utah Governor Admits He Wished Kirk's Alleged Assassin Had 'Drove From Another State or Came From Another Country'
Despite his grief, Cox reiterated his belief in the country's resilience: "I still believe there is more good among us than evil, and I still believe that we can change the course of history"
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