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Utah gov after Charlie Kirk shooting: ‘This is a political assassination’
- On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University during a public event.
- The shooting took place while Kirk was responding to audience inquiries concerning incidents of mass shootings and issues related to gun violence, leading to broad denunciations of political violence from lawmakers across the political spectrum.
- Leaders including Senator Eric Schmitt, Governor Tina Kotek, and Congressman Michael Baumgartner called for swift justice and emphasized rejecting violence as political discourse continues nationwide.
- Schmitt tweeted on September 10, 2025, condemning the attack as "despicable and cowardly," while Kotek called the shooting "inexcusable" and urged America to live up to peaceful debate ideals.
- This attack renewed concerns about political violence tearing at democracy's foundation and highlighted the urgent need to resolve disagreements through dialogue and lawful means.
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United States political figures react to the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk
Co-founder of a political movement for young conservatives at just 18, Kirk was an influential figure in the right-wing sphere of US politics, and also close to Donald Trump. His death has led to reactions of shock and condemnation for the shooting from all sides of the political spectrum
What Charlie Kirk said at Utah rally before he was shot and killed by gunman - The Mirror
As shocking developments continue to emerge in the unsolved killing of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, disturbing details have been revealed concerning his final words before the shooting
Charlie Kirk’s murder proves America has crossed a bridge to hell, with the road to peace not on the horizon
Charlie Kirk was no friend to the LGBTQ+ community. At. All. He mocked our identities, belittled our struggles, and repeatedly stoked fear about transgender people. He opposed marriage equality and railed against Pride events, Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.He weaponized the language of “protecting children” He had the gall to say that I, a gay man, want to corrupt children.I loat…
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