Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:52:21 -0400
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American Airlines and Delta Air Lines confirmed that employees have been removed from duty after making celebratory or mocking remarks online about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced Saturday that American Airlines pilots involved had been “immediately grounded” and urged their permanent removal.
“This behavior is disgusting and they should be fired,” Duffy wrote on X. “Any company responsible for the safety of the traveling public cannot tolerate that behavior. We heal as a country when we send the message that glorifying political violence is completely unacceptable.”
American Airlines issued a statement saying it “condemns violence of any kind” and that “hate-related or hostile behavior runs contrary to our purpose, which is to care for people on life’s journey. Any such behavior is unacceptable, and we have already initiated action to address this with our team.”
FOX Business reported that Delta also suspended multiple employees after they posted on social media about Kirk’s assassination. Delta told FOX 5 Atlanta that the conduct violated company policy and could result in termination. CEO Ed Bastian reminded staff in an internal memo that “whether we’re in uniform and on the clock, online or out in public, our colleagues, customers and communities expect us to reflect Delta’s values.”
Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton contributed to this report.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 03:14:35 -0400
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NASCAR driver Christopher Bell dedicated his NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, on Saturday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was murdered earlier in the week.
"It wasn’t pretty there at the end, but we got her done," Bell, the driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, said after the win.
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"Most importantly, this week’s obviously been a very tough week. You know, there’s a lot on our mind," he continued.
"Just, this one’s for Charlie," Bell added.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:49:07 -0400
Friends and colleagues of late Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk honored his humble beginning, fierce faith and extraordinary life on the primetime special "Charlie Kirk: An American Original."
The program wove their anecdotes with flashbacks of Kirk’s own words, including his recounting of what happened after his dream of going to West Point fell through at age 18.
"I remember that summer of 2012, I had no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing," Kirk said in a 2018 interview. "But I had relentless energy and a vision, and I was willing to take a risk. Only in America is that possible."
He credited his own feeling of "isolation" in high school for what inspired him to start a conservative nonprofit to connect like-minded students, and he went viral for debating students on their campuses around the country.
"When Charlie started out with this, this was never about attention or getting on TV or having a show," OutKick host Tomi Lahren said. "What he wanted most, was he just wanted to spread the message."
"If we took a survey right now of 17-, 18-, 19-, 20-year-olds on college campuses and asked them who were the most influential people in their own education, I would probably put Charlie Kirk against any one of their professors," Fox News host Will Cain said.
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News' Stephanie Samsel.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:56:58 -0400
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Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., said the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was a "watershed moment," stressing that Americans should be able to have political disagreements without engaging in violence.
Zinke made the comments on Friday during an appearance on NewsNation’s show "The Hill," when he cited earlier remarks by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox as he expressed disappointment that differences in political viewpoints have led to violent attacks.
"We should look and reflect," Zinke said on Friday. "This is, you know, as the governor pointed out, a watershed moment. So, the watershed moment depends on what this country does."
"Are we going to continue this?" the congressman continued. "Are we going to continue to not be able to have dialogue and talk to your neighbor?"
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:34:48 -0400
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Nearly $15,000 has been raised on GoFundMe as of Saturday night for a Phoenix Suns reporter who was fired for "refusing to mourn" conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his murder.
PHNX Sports fired reporter Gerald Bourguet over comments he made on social media, with the media company saying "the opinions expressed by our employees do not represent the views of PHNX or ALLCITY Network."
Bourguet wrote that "'political differences' are not the same thing as spewing hateful rhetoric on a daily basis, and refusing to mourn a life devoted to that cause is not the same thing as celebrating gun violence. Just so we're 100% clear on that."
"If you're saddened by today's 'political violence,' horrified by the video, or repulsed by my response, ask yourself why your reaction was different when it came to school shootings, mass deportations or the HUNDREDS of videos of horrific murders in Gaza (which Kirk cheered on)," he said in another post.
"Truly don't care if you think it's insensitive or poor timing to decline to respect an evil man who died," he added. "Too many of you are more concerned with being polite and *appearing* to be good people rather than showing some damn backbone and standing on (principle) to condemn hate."
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:55:04 -0400
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Political commentator Candace Owens said on Saturday that "9/10 will never be forgotten" after the murder of her friend Charlie Kirk, referring to the date the conservative activist was shot and killed.
The devil overplayed his hand," she wrote on X.
Owens was responding to a post suggesting that Kirk's death "might be the first case of mass PTSD" since footage of other events like 9/11 and the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy was not seen initially.
"Charlie Kirk’s death might be the first case of mass PTSD. Different even from 9/11, which was obviously on a greater scale, or JFK, because not many people saw the video until years later," X user Cernovich wrote.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:18:54 -0400
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Turning Point USA on Saturday shared official ways supporters can honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy and support his grieving family including a GiveSendGo page that has already drawn thousands of contributions and heartfelt messages.
“We are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support for the Kirk family and for our organization during this incredibly difficult time,” TPUSA said in a statement on X. “We are especially grateful to those who have reached out asking how they can help.”
The campaign to support Erika Kirk and the couple’s two young children has raised nearly $1 million as of Saturday night with close to 10,000 individual donations and thousands more offering prayers through the site.
Many paired their donations with notes of faith and personal testimony. Frank N Tsamoutales who gave $5000 cited Isaiah 54:17: “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. His message drew more than 260 likes from other supporters.
Another anonymous donor who contributed $2000 wrote, “Charlie’s death forced me to confront my aesthetic cultural Christianity and accept Christ. Thank you Charlie Kirk.”
Some comments spoke directly to Kirk’s young children. “For sweet girls Blueberries,” a donor named Jules wrote with a $50 gift. “May God bless you and keep you in his tender loving care. Your Daddy loved you and your brother more than words can say. My heart is with you.”
Other donors shared grief and gratitude. “We love you and we mourn with you. We will never forget Charlie. He has ignited a fire in every Christian I know including my husband and I,” one supporter wrote. Another reflected, “Devastating that a wife and two young children will grow up without a husband and a father due to a coward’s act. Hoping for healing during this difficult time.”
Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University. A public memorial is scheduled for September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona.
Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:21:01 -0400
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Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show" and close friend, said Saturday that Kirk’s death has sparked a wave of people returning to church, many for the first time in years.
Kolvet shared a screenshot of a message he received, where one supporter wrote: “I just wanted to let you know Charlie is the reason I’m going to church tomorrow for the first time in years.”
Kolvet responded with a simple, “Bless you.”
“Can’t tell you how many of these I’ve received,” Kolvet wrote on X. “Make heaven crowded, Charlie.”
In a separate post, Kolvet encouraged others to honor Kirk’s memory in the same way. “If you want to honor Charlie Kirk tomorrow, go to church. Walk in humility as he did. Open your hearts to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Repent and be saved.”
Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot earlier this week while speaking at Utah Valley University.
His widow, Erika Kirk, has said her husband’s mission will not die, vowing that the movement he built would continue to grow stronger.
Kirk’s legacy continues to move people toward the church he so passionately defended in life.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:02:20 -0400
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EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin lived with his transgender partner, senior-level FBI officials told Fox News Digital.
Bureau officials confirmed that Tyler Robinson, 22, was in a "romantic relationship" with the unnamed person, who is a male transitioning to a female, and that they shared an apartment in Saint George, Utah.
Those FBI officials told Fox News Digital that Robinson's partner is fully cooperating with the FBI's investigation.
One FBI official told Fox News Digital the individual has been "extremely cooperative," and said the person "had no idea" Robinson was allegedly planning to assassinate the Turning Point USA founder. The person is not currently accused of any criminal activity in connection with the assassination.
FBI officials told Fox News Digital that the FBI had text messages and other communications between Robinson and his partner that helped FBI agents zero in on Robinson. Officials said the FBI took evidence from their apartment, including computers, which has been sent to Quantico for review, Fox News Digital has learned.
The FBI declined to comment on whether Robinson's partner would be charged with a crime."The FBI is investigating a record number of tips," an FBI spokesperson said. "Every connection, every group, every link will be investigated and anyone involved in this matter, anywhere in the world they might be, will be brought to justice."
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News Digital's Brooke Singman.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:50:18 -0400
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk has brought light to his organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), and what comes next for the group known for mobilizing young people in the conservative movement.
During livestreamed remarks on Friday night, his widow, Erika Kirk, stressed individuals getting involved with TPUSA, adding that the annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix this December will continue as scheduled.
"To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die," Kirk said. "It won't. I refuse to let that happen. No one will ever forget my husband's name. And I will make sure of it. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever. My husband's mission will not end. Not even for a moment."
"I'll make Turning Point USA the biggest thing that this nation has ever seen," she later added. "I love you, baby. Rest in the arms of our Lord."
The address led to some users on X suggesting that she will likely be Kirk’s heir to the group, which has over 2,000 student groups and over 800 faith-based groups, according to its website.
"I think Erika Kirk should be Turning Point USA’s CEO," former TPUSA staffer Anthony DeWitt posted.
Following his assassination, the group is expected to see a surge in support.
Judah Waxelbaum, a former campus activist at Arizona State University for Republican causes, said that the assassination likely awoke a "sleeping giant" with the current size of TPUSA.
"Turning Point's not going anywhere. Turning Point, I think, will probably actually get significantly larger in the wake of what happened to Charlie," he told Fox News Digital in an interview on Saturday, noting that "you couldn't do youth politics in Arizona, really anywhere in the United States without coming across Charlie Kirk."
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News Digital's Cameron Arcand.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:08:48 -0400
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk hit close to home for Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning, who recently found out that Kirk was a fan of Lanning's own Ducks.
Lanning offered his condolences to Kirk's wife, Erika, and their two children following their 34-14 victory over Northwestern on Saturday
.But in a prolonged answer regarding the current culture of the United States, Lanning implored Americans to look at his own locker room, saying, "the people in this world can learn a lot from [it]."
"You walk in that locker room, you got guys of different races, guys of different backgrounds, different religions, and you got a team that loves each other. Tons of differences. Where they come from, what they deal with, and ultimately you got a team that loves each other, and I think we’re missing some of that in our country," Lanning said.
Lanning has been outspoken about gun violence before, and he made his voice heard again on Saturday, condemning the "evil" that led to Kirk's assassination as well as children's shooting deaths.
"I recently found out Charlie Kirk was an Oregon fan, right? I didn't know that. I hurt for his wife, Erika, and their kids. That sort of evil should never exist in our country, and that's what it is — evil. I remember having to explain that to my family, right? I remember sitting down my kids and explaining what happened, and they're talking about people talking about it at school. And it's just sad, right?" Lanning said.
"But it's just as sad — every day it seems like we deal with some sort of violence that's going on in our country, whether it's school kids in Colorado or kids in Minnesota at churches. I mean, life matters, and I think we've lost sight of that. But I just wish the world could learn a little bit of something from our locker room, because we got a bunch of people with differences, and what you got in there is a bunch people there."
Lanning also had a powerful message to those who disagreed with him on political and social issues.
"Just know this — I love you. I absolutely love you, right? And life matters. And there’s no way that Charlie should experience, that his family should experience, there’s no way that that evil should exist in this world."
Lanning then called for gun reform for "sick people" and more protection for children at schools.
"And we have to continue to identify and point it out and make sure that it’s absolutely evil. There’s no reason in the world that our kids, that we should be worried about sending our kids to school. It’s our most valuable commodity in the world. They should be protected. And the reality is, there’s just not a lot of common sense on both sides."
"Common sense says, ‘Oh, it’s mental health, right?’ Common sense says, ‘Oh, it’s guns.’ You know what? It’s both. Let’s have some common sense. Our kids should be the most protected thing in the world, right? They should have armed guards at every school, because there’s sick people, there’s sick people in this world, right? And on top of that, sick people need help, and it should be really hard for a sick person to have a gun."
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News Digital's Ryan Morik.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:36:45 -0400
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In the days following Charlie Kirk's assassination, Utahns have united at memorials and candlelit vigils to honor the 31-year-old conservative influencer's life and legacy.
"It's really important we support each other," Republican Utah state Senate President Stuart Adams told Fox News Digital.
"I'm very proud of our community for coming together to try to support one another as we work our way through this."
As local leaders urge the community to lean on their friends, family and neighbors, many have echoed Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox's call to action against political violence.
"History will dictate if this is a turning point for our country, but every single one of us gets to choose right now if this is a turning point for us," Cox said during a press conference on Friday after announcing the suspect, Tyler Robinson, had been arrested.
Adams said it's vital that Americans put their phones down, as Kirk encouraged, to contribute something constructive to the community.
"This is a turning point for America as we see what we want to become, what we want to do, what we want America to be, and surely we don't want America to be filled with hate. We want to fill it with love, with the type of discourse and free speech that Charlie represented," Adams said.
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown told Fox News Digital that Utahns can honor Kirk's life by modeling his commitment to open dialogue.
"He engaged in a productive, respectful dialogue, and he showed a model for how to engage productively with people that you might disagree with," Brown said, adding that "he was modeling the very behavior that he encouraged people to do" until the moment he died.
As attorney general, Brown has collaborated with local and federal law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure Kirk's assassin "pays the price for what he's done."
"If that's state law, if that's federal law, if that is a combination of both, we'll make sure justice is served in this case," Brown said. While Brown carries out his job, he said it's the community's job to "learn how to cope with what's happened, to learn how to heal."
"I have people close to me in my own family and on my own staff even, who were part of the experience. They were there, they saw it happen. I think it's important for us to process the trauma and the experience and to understand what it is and, ideally, to use it to bring us together," he said.
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News Digital's Deirdre Heavey.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:08:24 -0400
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The Virginia’s governor’s race erupted in controversy after Chesterfield County School Board member Dot Heffron, who previously endorsed Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s campaign for governor posted that she “remember[ed] when we used to be okay with shooting Nazis” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Heffron’s remark, shared in an Instagram story that has since been made private, followed the fatal shooting of the Turning Point USA founder while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears blasted Spanberger for not immediately disavowing Heffron’s comments, writing on Facebook: “A Chesterfield County School Board member who endorsed Abigail Spanberger said she ‘we used to be ok with shooting Nazis’ — in response to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Abigail, do you condemn this?”
Gov. Glenn Youngkin also weighed in Friday, demanding Heffron resign: “Chesterfield County School Board Chair Dot Heffron must immediately resign after her comments promoting the murder of Charlie Kirk. Nobody who would cheer murder should be allowed within 100 yards of a student. I call on leaders from both parties to not only publicly condemn her despicable comment and rebuke any endorsement she has made, but also join me in demanding her resignation.”
Spanberger, who had praised Heffron’s support in a 2023 Instagram post, told Breitbart News she rejects any attempt to justify the killing.
Her full statement reads: “As the investigation continues and law enforcement continues to build their case, I think it’s important to state unequivocally: I condemn any efforts to justify or minimize the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk or anyone else. Disagreements over policy, perspectives, or even worldviews should never lead to violence. We are a nation of laws — and we have a First Amendment right to free speech, and that right is not limited just to those who agree with us. Justifying or making light of violence damages the core fabric of our society and imperils all of us as Americans, just as calls to violence and revenge do the same. I hope that all elected officials and community leaders will join me in denouncing both.”
Youngkin's office, as well as the Earle-Seares and Spanberger campaigns, did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:37:56 -0400
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Turning Point USA says it has seen an unprecedented surge of interest in its grassroots network following Erika Kirk’s first public remarks after the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk.
Minnesota State Representative Elliott Engen shared a screenshot on X reporting that the group has received 18,000 new chapter requests since Erika spoke Friday night.
According to the message, TPUSA previously had 9,000 college chapters and 1,100 high school chapters. “This is the Turning Point,” the message read.
Engen’s post quickly spread across the platform, drawing more than 1.2 million views by Saturday morning.
The surge comes as Turning Point USA has vowed to continue Charlie Kirk’s mission through expanded campus tours, upcoming conferences, and daily broadcasts of "The Charlie Kirk Show."
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:20:33 -0400
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Turning Point USA announced Saturday that a public memorial service for Charlie Kirk will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Doors will open at 8 a.m. local time with the program scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
The service will honor Kirk’s life and legacy as the founder of Turning Point USA, a national leader, and a voice for faith, family, and freedom.
According to the memorial's website, fightforcharlie.com, pre-registration is required for attendees.
Kirk, who was 31, spent his life dedicated to building a grassroots movement aimed at equipping young Americans with the confidence to defend their beliefs.
TPUSA's page describes his work as a testament to his faith in God and his love of country. They say his legacy is best reflected in the words from Matthew 25:23: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:14:33 -0400
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Country music star John Rich paused his concert with fellow musician Kenny Alphin in Georgia this week to deliver a moving tribute to Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
“About 48 hours ago, the devil’s army murdered one of God’s Christian soldiers,” Rich told the crowd. He recalled meeting Kirk at Turning Point USA events, describing him as “a dad, a patriot, a Christian… one of the best guys you’ve ever met in your life.”
Rich praised Kirk’s willingness to engage with opponents respectfully. “He would sit down, calmly, and have a discussion with people that disagreed with him. He offered the microphone to thousands of people and gave them millions of impressions so they could say their point of view. He allowed Americans to be heard that had an opinion that differed from his own.”
The country star grew somber as he reflected on Kirk’s young family. “You see a young man, 31 years old, got two kids under the age of five, got a young wife. Never committed a crime, never hurt anybody, and they killed him.”
Rich then led the audience in a moment of silence, asking for prayers for Erika Kirk and the couple’s children. “Pray for Charlie Kirk’s family, his wife and his kids, that the Holy Spirit will come comfort them in this time of devastation.”
He closed with a call to faith. “If you hadn’t given your life to Jesus Christ yet, you’d better think about it long and hard right now… They aim to kill every last one of us and they just proved it with Charlie Kirk. So defend yourself, exercise your Second Amendment, protect your family, protect yourself, and pray for His mercy on that victory.”
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:58:52 -0400
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Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika posted a photo to Instagram showing her paying tribute to her late husband as he lied in his casket.
“They have no idea what they just ignited within this wife. If they thought my husband’s mission was big now, you have no idea,” Erika Kirk wrote in a caption next to the photo. “You. All of you. Will never. Ever. Forget my husband Charlie Kirk. I’ll make sure of it.”
In a video shared by Erika Kirk, she is heard saying “I love you” repeatedly as she kisses Charlie’s hand.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:31:33 -0400
Nasdaq fired an employee over social media posts related to Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination.
“We are aware of social media posts by an employee regarding the shooting of Charlie Kirk that were a clear violation of our policy,” the company said in a statement on X.
“Nasdaq has a zero-tolerance policy toward violence and any commentary that condones or celebrates violence. The employee in question has been terminated, effective immediately,” it added.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:04:24 -0400
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EXCLUSIVE: President Trump on Saturday praised FBI Director Kash Patel for the remarkable speed in which the bureau identified and captured Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was nabbed in his hometown of Washington, Utah, just 33 hours after he allegedly shot Kirk from a rooftop on the campus of Utah Valley University. The captured came after a frantic manhunt that began with only grainy images of the suspect's figure fleeing the scene.
"I am very proud of the FBI," Trump said, speaking exclusively with Fox News Digital. "Kash—and everyone else—they have done a great job."
Officials shared with Fox News Digital new details of the timeline of the investigation into the identification and arrest of Tyler Robinson and the unusual hands-on role Patel played in the process.
Patel was walked through the entire crime scene, and stood where Kirk was murdered. Patel walked each step the suspect took, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Patel also went to the rooftop where Robinson had allegedly perched and retraced his steps as he fled, including into the wooded area where the gun, a Mauser 30.06 rifle, was found.
Patel personally directed agents as they processed evidence and prepared to send it to Quantico, ATF labs, or local labs. Sources told Fox News Digital that Patel then directed the evidence to be loaded onto a plane with initial forensics and evidence collected and sent it back to the FBI labs for processing.
A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital that, typically, when evidence is collected in an investigation, an agent ships it to the labs. But the source said Patel directed that the evidence and fingerprints be sent back to Quantico via plane—traveling back and forth from Utah collecting and delivering evidence.
The source added: "The evidence was getting back to the labs in rapid-speed. That’s why he was caught so quickly."
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:54:16 -0400
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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during Friday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants by wearing a hat on the mound that featured Kirk’s name alongside a cross.
Treinen, who speaks openly about his faith, came into the Dodgers’ game in the ninth inning, and fans noticed that the pitcher had a message written on his cap.
"Charlie Kirk," the inscription on his hat read. A cross was also prominently featured.
Kirk, 31, was assassinated Wednesday during a campus event at Utah Valley University. The married father of two was struck by a single bullet and later pronounced dead. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, was arrested as a suspect in the killing.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:55:22 -0400
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More than 100,000 people have packed the streets of London, England, on Saturday for a rally organized by United Kingdom activist Tommy Robinson, reports said.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, billed the march as a demonstration for free speech. He also said the rally was being held in defense of British heritage and culture.
"In honor of Charlie Kirk and in honor of freedom on the 13th we march," Robinson wrote in a social media post earlier this week.
One demonstrator held a sign saying: “Freedom of speech is dead. RIP Charlie Kirk," The Associated Press reported.
The event is unfolding as President Donald Trump is set to head to the United Kingdom for a second state visit early next week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:26:47 -0400
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Tyler Robinson, 22, has been identified as the suspected killer in Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination on a Utah college campus.
"We got him on the evening of Sept. 11," Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced in a Friday morning news briefing.
"A family member of Tyler Robinson reached out to a family friend who contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office with information that Robinson had confessed to them or implied that he had committed the incident."
Since-deleted Facebook posts, viewed by Fox News Digital, paint a picture of Robinson’s life in Washington County, Utah, filled with family milestones, birthdays and school achievements.
By 2021, Robinson was shown moving into Utah State University (USU), with photos outside the Richard and Moonyeen Anderson Engineering Building.
The Utah Board of Higher Education confirmed that Robinson was a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College. He briefly attended Utah State University for one semester in 2021 and received concurrent enrollment credit through Utah Tech University while in high school from 2019-2021, the board said.
"Utah’s colleges and universities work to ensure that more than 225,000 students are gaining the skills, knowledge and experiences they need to succeed in the workforce and build stronger communities," the board said in a statement. "Our campuses foster exploration, learning and the respectful exchange of diverse viewpoints. Attempts to silence or intimidate those voices have no place here. We will continue working to ensure our students, faculty and guests can safely express their perspectives.”
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:26:34 -0400
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A healthcare worker in Virginia has been fired after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.
She is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the conservative commentator’s assassination on Wednesday.
The woman, who was an anesthesiologist at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, made a social media post that included "highly inappropriate comments supporting violence against a public figure," according to an email from the hospital sent to Fox News Digital.
Riverside became aware of the post on Thursday morning. The employee's name was not shared in the statement.
The employee was contracted through North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), an anesthesiology group, the hospital stated.
"We took prompt action and by mid-morning on Sept. 11, her contract through NAPA was terminated," the statement read. "The individual is no longer affiliated with Riverside Health."
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:27:04 -0400
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A simple silver cross that Charlie Kirk wore every day has become a symbol of faith and resilience in the wake of his death.
On "The Ingraham Angle" Friday night, Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show" and one of Kirk’s closest friends shared the story behind the now-celebrated necklace.
Kolvet explained that Erika first gave Charlie the cross when they were dating. “She said, you’re a Christian, why don’t you wear a cross? And he said, I don’t know, I’m not a jewelry guy,” Kolvet recalled.
Charlie put it on and never took it off again. “He never took it off until he was assassinated. And the people caring for him ripped it off as they tried to save his life. And Erika has it on her at all times now.”
Earlier this week, Erika was photographed holding that same cross necklace out of her car window. The gesture, Kolvet said was her way of showing strength and reminding the world of Charlie’s faith.
Kolvet called Erika “as strong as iron… a lioness” and praised her courage in the face of devastating loss.
He added that Charlie’s mission of faith, patriotism and family would not stop with his death. “We want Charlie and the influence that he had on this world to multiply. And we’re going to make sure that happens.”
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:23:02 -0400
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A resurfaced interview clip has become a poignant reminder of Charlie Kirk’s words and the legacy he leaves behind.
During a June 29 appearance on "The Iced Coffee Hour," Kirk was asked by host Jack Selby how he wants to be remembered if "everything completely goes away."
"I want to be remembered for courage, for my faith," Kirk said in the widely circulated clip. "That would be the most important thing; most important thing is my faith," he added.
Kirk, who was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, was unapologetic defender of conservative values and the Christian faith.
This is an excerpt from a story by Fox New Digital's Bonny Chu.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:02:18 -0400
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A massive fight broke out during a vigil held for Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old political activist who was assassinated during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to video of the incident.
The brawl erupted in front of the Idaho State Capitol in Boise the evening of Kirk’s killing, local reports said.
A man wearing a white T-shirt and rainbow-colored backpack reportedly shouted "F--- Charlie Kirk" into the crowd while on a Lime bike, sparking outrage among attendees.Police later identified him as 41-year-old Terry Wilson, a local Black Lives Matter activist, according to KIVI.
Tensions rose when 51-year-old Alfonso Ayala confronted Wilson, sparking a heated exchange that quickly turned physical, the station reported. As some in the crowd chanted "USA! USA!" and others repeatedly urged them to stop, Wilson was seen being knocked to the ground, kicked and struck before getting back up and punching back.
Video shows that the brawl continued until police and other attendees intervened. Wilson then crossed the street in the footage, swearing at the crowd and demanding "free speech!"
One woman was heard responding, "Get out of here!"
Police eventually arrested both Wilson and Ayala, KIVI reported.
This is an excerpt from an article by Bonny Chu.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:47:30 -0400
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Lara Trump told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Saturday that the media played a role in the assassination of Charlie Kirk by calling conservatives “fascists and Nazis and racists consistently.”
“A father, a husband, a friend, and probably the greatest political figure of a generation is gone today because one guy decided that he was evil and he was worth murdering in cold blood. And we have to ask ourselves, how did we go from a country where we were able and founded upon the idea of civil debate, to a place where you can shoot someone and kill them the way this guy did [to] Charlie, based on having a differing opinion?” said Lara Trump, the host of Fox News' “My View with Lara Trump.”
“And, you know, you look at the way especially I think conservatives have been framed by the legacy media, the names we've all been called. Charlie's been called those names. Donald Trump has been called those names, but conservatives as a whole have been called fascists and Nazis and racists consistently,” she continued.
“Those kind of words evoke a visceral reaction in people. True racists, true Nazis, and true fascists are horrible individuals. Charlie was none of those things. Donald Trump is none of those things,” Lara Trump added.
Lara Trump also said, “Look at what the legacy media has parroted, the way they have consistently framed conservatives in those ways over the past decade.
“Really, what do you expect to happen? At a certain point people are going to start to take matters into their own hands. We have to be responsible for our words. Words have consequences. And so, sadly, this is what happens. Sadly, you have assassination attempts on a former and current president. Sadly, Charlie Kirk is no longer with us. These people need to start reporting the truth and stop putting words out there they know are not true,” she said.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:04:29 -0400
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The family of the suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination played an "almost unheard of" role in helping turn him in, an expert told Fox News Digital.
Police say 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was identified and reported to authorities with the help of his own family – a decision one expert described as extraordinary and profoundly difficult.
"Life is never going to be the same for them," Susan Constantine, a human behavior specialist, told Fox News Digital. "The fact that they stood up, did what was right, even as difficult as it was – their own son, their own blood, to think that their own blood was capable of carrying out such a heinous act. It has got to be a weight that none of us could ever imagine on our shoulders."
Constantine, who specializes in threat assessment and deception detection, said the family's actions reflect "a moral compass" and may even serve as a model for other families confronted with signs of radicalization.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:38:39 -0400
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The suspect accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to face charges in the coming days as Utah residents remember the alleged killer as a person who was "very quiet" and "kept to himself."
Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody Thursday on suspicion of aggravated murder, "felony discharge of a firearm – causing serious bodily injury" and "obstruction of justice – capital/first degree felony conduct," according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by Fox News. He was ordered by a judge to remain held without bail, and the Utah County Attorney’s Office said it plans to formally charge Robinson on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
"I know for some people when their identities come out, and they’re labeled as a shooter, everyone’s like, ‘You could tell.’ And he’s not one of those people," Jaida Funk, a 22-year-old who lives in the same neighborhood as Robinson, told The Associated Press. She said Robinson's arrest in the suburb outside St. George was "completely unexpected."
Robert Sylvester, who has lived on the same street as the Robinson family for about six years, told the AP that he last saw Tyler Robinson a couple years ago as they both helped fix a leaky pipe at a neighbor’s home. He described the family as "pretty quiet," mentioning the suspect’s father keeps busy as a contractor and that, "They’re not unlike most families."
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:09:24 -0400
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"Real Time" host Bill Maher and Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro argued Friday over where the assassin of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk appears to fall politically.
"The reality is…you can break down the death threats and where they are coming from," Shapiro argued.
After a manhunt for Kirk’s assassin, authorities arrested 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson in connection with the crime. Among the various etchings written on the suspect’s casings and unfired rounds were "Hey fascist! Catch!" and "Bella ciao," a reference to an Italian, anti-fascist anthem sung during World War II.
Shapiro, a conservative commentator and former attorney, made the case that Kirk’s alleged killer is on the "political left."
"If we are not politically correct, then we understand that if there’s a shooting at a synagogue, it is very likely to be either a white supremacist or a radical Muslim," Shapiro began. "If it is a shooting of a Republican politician, it is very likely to be a trans, antifa, Marxist shooter."
"That is just not true," Maher countered. "We don’t know what this kid is."
The late-night host sparred with Shapiro about his claim, arguing, "We don’t know sh-t."
This is an excerpt from an article by Stephanie Samsel.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:08:17 -0400
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Good Ranchers, a company focused on making good quality meat more accessible to Americans, paid homage to Charlie Kirk, the company's very first sponsor.
"We first met him backstage at a small church in Houston. We were pregnant with our 4th baby, and life felt overwhelming. Charlie believed in us when he had no reason to. That belief was a lifeline," Good Ranchers wrote on X. "When we launched online in 2021, Charlie did ad reads for us on his show and promoted us on social media without charging anything extra. No long-term deal, no big contract. Just generosity."
Good Ranchers said one of its competitors approached Kirk with "a massive budget," but the Turning Point USA CEO refused.
"Charlie cared more about small business and the American dream than a paycheck. That kind of loyalty is rare, and it changed everything for us."
The company added, "We will never forget what he did for us. Thank you, Charlie."
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:17:27 -0400
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Office Depot fired an employee at its Portage, Michigan, store on Friday after a video went viral on social media showing employees refusing to print posters of Charlie Kirk that a customer ordered for a vigil honoring the late conservative activist.
The company said in a statement to Fox News Digital that it is "deeply concerned by the unfortunate customer experience" that took place at Store 3382. In the video, a person recording can be heard telling a trio of employees that they came into the store earlier in the night to pick up an order for posters to be used at a vigil.
An employee, who identified herself as one of the store's managers, responded by saying, "Yea, so, we don't print propaganda." She then doubled down and said, "It's propaganda. I'm sorry. We don't print that here."
When the person recording the video asked what makes the posters propaganda, she said, "Because he's a political figure and I don't have to..." before another employee cut her off and said the general manager would be in on Monday.
Office Depot said Friday night that an "immediate internal review" was launched and the employee involved in the incident is "no longer with the organization." The company also said it reached out to the customer as soon as it learned of the incident "to address their concerns and seek to fulfill their order to their satisfaction."
"The behavior displayed by our associate is completely unacceptable and insensitive, violates our company policies, and does not reflect the values we uphold at Office Depot. On behalf of the Company, we sincerely apologize for this regrettable situation," the statement said.
The company did not state which employee was fired, and said it will "continue to aggressively investigate the matter" and action will be taken where it is appropriate.
The statement ended with, "We are committed to reinforcing training with all team members to ensure our standards of respect, integrity, and customer service are upheld at every location. Our customers and communities deserve nothing less."
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:07:08 -0400
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The Connecticut Republican Party on Friday accused a Democratic state education official of posting a "chilling reaction" on social media to Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk’s death.
The party shared a screenshot of what appeared to be a social media account belonging to Farmington Board of Education Chairman Bill Beckert, reposting a comment that said, "They Reap What They Sow."
"As the official responsible for the education of Farmington’s children, you’d expect Mr. Beckert to show restraint and basic decency," Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto said in a statement.
"Instead, he celebrated the brutal murder of a young husband and father of two, whose only ‘crime’ was having an opinion. That is grotesque. It is a betrayal of the values every educator and public servant should embody."
Proto added that Kirk’s beliefs were "grounded in faith and love of country," and he "never called for violence."
Proto also accused Beckert of wanting to silence those who disagree with him.
"His words read like an endorsement of political violence," Proto wrote. "Farmington parents and taxpayers must ask themselves: is this the example they want for their children?"
This is an excerpt of an article by Fox News' Brie Stimson.
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:05:03 -0400
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Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made her first public remarks just two days after her husband was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Standing next to her husband’s empty studio chair and clutching his cross necklace as she spoke, her podium bore the words: “May Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving Savior.”
Thousands had been waiting to hear from Erika, not only as Charlie’s partner in life but as a mother of their two young children and a leader in her own right.
She first thanked first responders and family's supporters, especially President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. "Mr. President, my husband loved you," she declared.
From that stage, Erika shared Charlie’s private conviction about what would matter most if he had ever entered politics. “Charlie always said that if he ever ran for office… his top priority would be to revive the American family,” the mother-of-two said.
She also pointed to one of Charlie’s life-guiding scriptures. “One of Charlie’s favorite Bible verses was Ephesians 5:25: ‘Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her.’”
Erika said that verse was more than words for her husband, but a reflection of his life and sacrifice. “My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. He showed the ultimate and true covenantal love.”
Even in mourning, Erika emphasized her faith. “Our world is filled with evil. But our God is so good. So incredibly good.”
She refused to take her husband's death in stride. “The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry. To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die. It won’t. I refuse to let that happen. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever," she said.
She announced that TPUSA’s campus tours and AmericaFest will continue, and grow. “There will be even more tours in the years to come,” she said. “The radio and podcast show he was so proud of will go on.”
Erika admitted she hadn't slept since her late husband's death and is still showing up as a present mother to her two small children despite the circumstances. “When I got home last night, Gigi, our daughter, ran into my arms… She asked, ‘Where’s daddy?’ I told her, ‘He’s on a work trip with Jesus for your blueberry budget.’”
She promised, “I’ll make Turning Point USA the biggest thing this nation has ever seen.”
"God bless you all, and God bless America."
Erika Kirk, formerly Erika Frantzve, married Charlie in May 2021. A former Miss Arizona USA, she is a real estate professional, nonprofit founder and host of the podcast "Midweek Rise Up."
Charlie Kirk, 31, was the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:59:15 -0400
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The White House shared a moving video tribute to the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Friday evening, featuring clips of the late 31-year-old quoting scripture and speaking at events.
"In loving memory of Charlie Kirk, a fearless patriot & man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to America," the official White House X account posted.
The post also features a quote from Kirk directly, writing "It's bigger than you, I want you to remember that... It's bigger than me - you are here to make somebody else's life better, the pursuit of liberty & freedom."
The co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA was assassinated on Wednesday at Utah Valley University while beginning his "American Comeback" speaking tour.