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Trump described Kirk as someone who never backed down.
“He lived boldly and he argued brilliantly without apology. He did what was right for our nation,” the president said.
A Family’s Pain and a Nation’s Loss
Turning to Kirk’s parents and loved ones, Trump said no words could truly capture the magnitude of their loss. But he assured them, “America loved Charlie Kirk.”
The president also credited Kirk with building bridges across conservative movements. He reminded the crowd that Kirk had introduced him to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and was instrumental in bringing Ohio Senator J.D. Vance into Trump’s orbit early in his career.
A Rising Star Cut Short
Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. At just 31 years old, his influence was already undeniable. During the 2024 election, he played a critical role in boosting Trump’s support among young voters, helping the president secure 43 percent of the 18–29 demographic—a record for Republicans.
Trump, himself the survivor of multiple assassination attempts, reflected on the surreal moment he learned Kirk had been gunned down.
“The gun was pointed at him, but the bullet was aimed at every one of us,” Trump said. “Charlie is bigger than two weeks ago….think about it…he’s eternal. I just want to say we love him. He’s looking down today and saying, ‘That’s a great crowd!’”
A Nation United
The stadium roared with applause as Trump shared his tribute. In a symbolic moment of unity, billionaire Elon Musk joined him in his booth, shaking hands with the president as the crowd erupted in cheers.
Trump had already honored Kirk by ordering U.S. flags at the White House flown at half-staff. In interviews, he went even further, suggesting Kirk had the potential to one day succeed him as president.
FBI Pursues Every Lead
Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel addressed the ongoing investigation into Kirk’s assassination. Patel assured Americans that his team is leaving no stone unturned.
“We are meticulously investigating theories and questions, including the location from where the shot was taken, the possibility of accomplices, the text message confession and related conversations, Discord chats, the angle of the shot and bullet impact, how the weapon was transported, hand gestures observed as potential ‘signals’ near Charlie at the time of his assassination, and visitors to the alleged shooter’s residence in the hours and days leading up to September 10, 2025,” Patel said in a post on X.
Patel concluded with a vow: “The entire FBI mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk. We will not rest until justice is served, and our investigation into this assassination will continue until every question is answered.”
Authorities have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with Kirk’s murder. Hours before his arrest, Robinson posted a chilling confession to friends on the online platform Discord.
“Hey guys, I have bad news for you all … It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this.”
The Legacy of a Fighter
As the investigation unfolds, one thing is certain—Charlie Kirk’s voice will not be silenced. Trump made it clear that Kirk’s fight for America’s future is now a rallying cry for millions.
