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Shouting breaks out in House after silent prayer for Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while addressing 3,000 attendees at Utah Valley University, highlighting a rise in political violence and prompting a nationwide manhunt for the shooter.
- Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University during an event, prompting widespread condemnation of political violence from various leaders and officials across the political spectrum.
- Following Kirk's death, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson attempted to maintain order as lawmakers debated how to honor him, leading to arguments and accusations of politicizing tragedy.
- Former President Barack Obama stated that violence like Kirk's shooting has no place in democracy, emphasizing the need to address the rising issue of political violence in the country.
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox referred to Kirk's death as a political assassination, highlighting the heightened tensions surrounding political discourse in the U.S.
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Politicians Who Have Experienced Violence Directly React To Charlie Kirk Shooting
Current and former elected officials who have experienced political violence directly in the United States reacted with sympathy and horror Wednesday to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah. Kirk served as chief executive and cofounder of the youth organization Turning Point USA.
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