JD Vance remembers Charlie Kirk as a loyal friend and man of faith
Vance recalled how Kirk first reached out with encouragement in 2017, sparking a friendship that would shape his own path into public service. He praised Kirk’s sharp mind, generosity, and willingness to welcome others without judgment. Above all, Vance remembered him as a devoted husband, proud father, and man of deep Christian faith who loved America deeply.
Dennis Prager calls Charlie Kirk a once-in-a-generation voice for America’s values
Prager mourned Kirk as a brilliant defender of Judeo-Christian principles, a tireless advocate for Israel, and a young leader who inspired millions of students. He also shared how Kirk stood by him personally during his illness, repeatedly visiting him at the hospital over the last year.
Dave Rubin: Charlie Kirk, my friend, my sparring partner, fought for the freedom to debate
I first met Charlie in 2017 at a Horowitz Freedom Center event in Palm Beach. At the time, we were on opposite sides of the political aisle and spent our early conversations trying to figure each other out. Could we actually trust someone on the other side of the political aisle?
Michael Knowles: Charlie Kirk, the man who would have been president
Kirk’s rapid rise from founding Turning Point at 18 to leading GOP voter efforts by his mid-20s, praising his faith, discipline, and moral clarity as the foundation of a movement that reshaped American politics.
Melania Trump says Charlie Kirk’s life was a reminder of faith, family, and love of country
"Charlie’s children will be raised with stories instead of memories, photographs instead of laughter, and silence where their father’s voice should have echoed. Charlie Kirk’s life should serve as a symbolic reminder that compassionate awareness elevates family, love, and country."
Donald Trump Jr. calls Charlie Kirk ‘a brother’ and ‘true inspiration’
"This isn’t my strong suit and I don’t even know how to begin to put into words the loss I am feeling right now over the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie wasn’t just a friend — he was like a little brother to me — and to millions of people around the world — he was a true inspiration."
Kai Trump reacts to death of ‘close family friend’ Charlie Kirk after Utah campus shooting
"No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us."
Ben Shapiro: The assassination of Charlie Kirk and the fight for America’s soul
Charlie was 18 years old when I met him at an event at the Breakers, the rather ritzy Palm Beach hotel that served as the gathering spot for the annual David Horowitz Freedom Center donor weekend. Charlie had just started an organization, and he was pitching me on it, an organization called Turning Point USA. I’d never heard of it, of course: He had just graduated high school, and the group had its seed donors but was still in its infancy.
Joe Biden comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk
"There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. It must end now. Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones."
Barack Obama doesn't know what motivated the murder of Charlie Kirk, offers thoughts and prayers
"We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children."
George W. Bush honors Charlie Kirk, urges Americans to uphold civility
“Today, a young man was murdered in cold blood while expressing his political views. It happened on a college campus, where the open exchange of opposing ideas should be sacrosanct. Violence and vitriol must be purged from the political square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens. May God bless Charlie Kirk and his family, and may God guide America towards civility,” Bush said.
Bill Clinton says Charlie Kirk’s death demands renewed commitment to civil debate
"I’m saddened and angered by Charlie Kirk’s murder. And I hope we all go through some serious introspection and redouble our efforts to engage in debate passionately, yet peacefully. Hillary and I are keeping Erika, their two young children, and their family in our prayers."
Gavin Newsom condemns Charlie Kirk assassination as ‘sick and reprehensible’
"The best way to honor Charlie's memory is to continue his work: engage with each other, across ideology, through spirited discourse. In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate — never through violence."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Delivers Powerful Take on Charlie Kirk’s Murder
"Once again, a bullet has silenced the most eloquent truth teller of an era," RFK Jr.'s post read about Kirk. "My dear friend Charlie Kirk was our country's relentless and courageous crusader for free speech."
Netanyahu mourns Charlie Kirk as lion-hearted defender of faith and freedom
“A lion-hearted friend of Israel, he fought the lies and stood tall for Judeo-Christian civilization. I spoke to him only two weeks ago and invited him to Israel. Sadly, that visit will not take place. We lost an incredible human being. His boundless pride in America and his valiant belief in free speech will leave a lasting impact.”
Boris Johnson says Charlie Kirk was martyred for speaking common sense
"Charlie Kirk has been killed not for espousing extremist views — because he didn’t. He has been killed for saying things that used to be simple common sense. He has been killed because he had the courage to stand up publicly for reasonable opinions held by millions and millions of ordinary people both in the U.S. and Britain. The world has a shining new martyr to free speech."
Argentina’s Javier Milei Honors Charlie Kirk: ‘The Whole World Lost an Incredible Human Being’
Milei, who met Kirk during a visit to Florida shortly after his election to the presidency, praised Kirk as a “formidable spreader of the ideas of liberty and staunch defender of the West.”
Charlie Kirk’s pastor: ‘His life was secured eternally by his savior Jesus Christ’
“Charlie did not die however but instead he has begun to truly live. His life was secured eternally by His Savior Jesus Christ. This truth allowed Charlie to face every threat with courage because he didn’t fear death.”
Young conservative recalls how Charlie Kirk’s words set him on a path of purpose
"Charlie Kirk changed my life. I attended Turning Point USA's Young Black Leadership Summit in October 2018. I was 14 at the time but Charlie told me it didn't matter how young I was, I could fight alongside him in this movement," Chandler Crump wrote on X.
New York Yankees hold moment of silence in honor of Charlie Kirk
The New York Yankees held a moment of silence ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers. The team displayed a photo of Kirk on their jumbotron ahead of the game with the message "remembering Charlie Kirk."
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker pays tribute to Charlie Kirk
"Thank you for your strong witness for Christ @charliekirk11. Thank you for pursuing truth and leading your family as a husband and father."
Former MLB star Curt Schilling remembers Charlie Kirk as a fearless voice for faith and freedom
He praised Kirk’s sharp mind, devotion to his family, and courage to engage in honest debate, calling him a man who stood boldly for Christ and America.
Mel Gibson comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk
"The brutal murder of Charlie Kirk is nothing short of evil a cowardly attack on America’s very soul. Faith, family, freedom, the right to speak truth trampled by violence. My blood boils. Justice must be relentless and unforgiving."
Kelly Sadler: Charlie Kirk, a generational talent who will fuel generations to come
It was 2017, and I was at the White House at the time. We knew, as conservatives, we had a youth problem. Enter Charlie Kirk.
