“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. 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.”
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden all issued statements denouncing the shooting. Bush called it “cold-blooded murder” and urged Americans to “purge violence and vitriol from the public square.” Clinton said he hoped the tragedy would inspire “serious introspection” about how Americans debate and disagree.
Events Cancelled and University Closed
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro also postponed a scheduled event, saying he was “utterly stunned and heartbroken and sick to my soul.”
Utah Valley University announced that all classes and events, including remote sessions, are suspended until Monday. With more than 27,000 undergraduates, UVU is the state’s largest public university. Officials emphasized their focus on safety and healing following the incident.
Kirk’s Legacy with Turning Point USA
Charlie Kirk founded in 2012 at just 18 years old. What began as a student conservative activism group grew into one of the most influential right-wing youth networks in the country, with chapters at over 850 colleges. The organization’s mission is to promote “fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government.”
