Charlie Kirk, CEO and co -founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday (September 10) while talking at the event at Utah Valley University, the organization confirmed.
Charlie Kirk, who speaks to a microphone under a white tent decorated with slogans as a “American comeback” and “prove to me badly,” shows videos on social media and “speak to the microphone under a white tent. He called on one shot and Kirk can see how he reaches his neck when blood is visible. When the incident developed, the audience screamed and dispersed.
The shooting took place during the debate organized by the USA at the Soresen Center Courtyard on the academic ground. The former Congressman in Utah Jason Chaffetz, present at the event, said the incident occurred during the questions and answers.
“The first question was about religion. He continued for about 15-20 minutes. The second question, interesting, was about Transgender shooters, bulk shooters and in the middle of it, the shot rang,” said Chaffetz Fox News, AFP reported. “Everyone hit on board, everyone … a lot of people started screaming and then everyone started running.”
Kirk hospitalized
The broken point of the US confirmed that Kirk is in the hospital. “He’s in the hospital and we’re praying for him at the moment,” said Aubrey Laitsch, PR manager of the organization.
Reaction of political leaders
Supports and prayers for Kirk were poured from political personalities across the spectrum.
President Donald Trump published on the Truth Social“Great man from top to bottom. God bless him!”
FBI Director Kash Patel said“We carefully follow the news about tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones and all hit.”
Other Republicans, including vice president JD VanceMinister of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Support also came from the Democrats. California Gavin Newsom He called the shooting “disgusting, nasty and punishable” and stressed that political violence must be rejected. Former House Speaker Nancy pelosi He said, “Political violence has absolutely no place in our nation.”
Kirk’s influence on young conservatives
At just 31, Kirk became a key figure in American politics, especially in mobilizing younger voters for former President Trump. In 2012, the Turning Point US co -founded to promote conservative views on the national level using social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube for reinforcement of its message.
Kirk promoted politicians concerning immigration, Christianity and the conservative activism of the campus, often using viral videos of debates and Heckler stopping to strengthen his influence. His events often attract great crowds and emphasize his reach among youth voters.
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