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In Photos: Reactions to the Fatal Shooting of US Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during a Utah speech, underscoring a surge in US political violence that has targeted multiple high-profile figures recently.

  • Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist known for establishing Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a political gathering in Utah in 2025.
  • The shooting followed heightened political violence in recent years, including assassination attempts on Donald Trump in 2024 and the 2021 Capitol mob attack.
  • Kirk built a large right-wing media platform with podcasting and social media, championing MAGA policies, Second Amendment rights, and strong pro-Israel stances.
  • Following his death, Trump called Kirk 'legendary', Fox host Jesse Watters vowed to 'avenge' him, and Israeli leaders praised him as a key supporter of Judeo-Christian values.
  • Kirk's killing has deepened fears of escalating political violence and intensified partisan battles, as both sides seek to use his death to advance competing narratives.
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The Globe & Mail broke the news in Canada on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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