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Nebraska Officials Condemn Political Violence After Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot

President Donald Trump mourned Charlie Kirk and condemned the "radical left," stating, "This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we're seeing in our country today, and it must stop right now."
Utah's Governor Spencer Cox expressed grief over Kirk's death and promised to work with law enforcement to bring justice, saying, "Working with the FBI and Utah law enforcement, we will bring to justice the individual responsible for this tragedy."
Multiple political figures from both parties, including Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, condemned the shooting, with Biden stating, "There is no place in our country for this kind of violence" and Obama calling it "despicable violence."
House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that political violence is not acceptable, stating, "We shouldn't regard one another as enemies. We're fellow Americans, and we should have vigorous debate, but it cannot lead to political violence.

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Slate

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Was Bluesky Actually Celebrating the Death of Charlie Kirk?

Despite what right-wing influencers want you to believe, liberals actually hate political violence.

19 hours ago·United States

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India Today

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Faf du Plessis mourns Charlie Kirk, questions USA's gun culture after tragedy

Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA co-founder, was fatally shot during a university debate. The incident has sparked widespread mourning and renewed debates on political violence in America.

1 day ago·India

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CBS News

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Politicians condemn killing of Charlie Kirk

Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

1 day ago·United States

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Colorado Public Radio

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‘Today is a really hard day’ — Colorado politicians condemn killing of Charlie Kirk

The state’s leaders said the country must unite to reject political violence.

1 day ago

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Omaha World-Herald

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Nebraska officials denounce violence and offer prayers after fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

Nebraska political officials and candidates denounced the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday. They also offered prayers for Kirk.

1 day ago·Omaha, United States

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ABC News 8 Lincoln KLKN

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Nebraska political leaders condemn killing of Charlie Kirk

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska’s political leaders issued a swift condemnation Wednesday of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, decrying political violence in the U.S. Gov. Jim Pillen said the news was “devastating” for anyone who supports free expression. “Charlie stood fearlessly, not only for his own beliefs, but for engagement and debate,” he said in a statement....

2 days ago·Lincoln, United States

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