President Donald Trump, along with numerous Florida elected officials, reacted to the death of conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk after he was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
In honor of Charlie Kirk, President Trump is ordering all American flags throughout the U.S. to be lowered to Half Mast. pic.twitter.com/FOYHIZU2FD
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 10, 2025
"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. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his… pic.twitter.com/aM8Pz3TKml
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 10, 2025
"Rest in Peace, Charlie Kirk. Casey and I are praying for his family," Gov. Ron DeSantis said. "Charlie was a warrior for liberty, and his murder is a tragedy for our nation."
Rest in Peace, Charlie Kirk.
Casey and I are praying for his family.
Charlie was a warrior for liberty, and his murder is a tragedy for our nation.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) September 10, 2025
Lt. Governor Jay Collins added, "Today, we grieve the brutal and senseless loss of Charlie Kirk, a husband, father, and fearless advocate whose voice stirred conviction and courage in millions. Shot while speaking to students at Utah Valley University, Charlie’s death is not only a tragedy— it is a chilling reminder of the growing intolerance toward free speech and civil discourse."
Today, we grieve the brutal and senseless loss of Charlie Kirk, a husband, father, and fearless advocate whose voice stirred conviction and courage in millions. Shot while speaking to students at Utah Valley University, Charlie’s death is not only a tragedy— it is a chilling…
— Jay Collins (@JayCollinsFL) September 10, 2025
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia also mourned Kirk's loss.
We are saddened and horrified by the events that unfolded today in Utah. ⁰⁰One of our strongest, most consequential and influential figures was assassinated today for simply being a conservative. ⁰⁰The left is being radicalized in such a way that conservatives are now being…
— Blaise Ingoglia (@GovGoneWild) September 10, 2025
First Lady Casey DeSantis added, "He was a courageous defender of liberty. His young family needs prayers more than ever — our hearts break for their loss. Rest in peace, Charlie."
He was a courageous defender of liberty.
His young family needs prayers more than ever — our hearts break for their loss.
Rest in peace, Charlie. https://t.co/3ZZNPuCGWH pic.twitter.com/UNWSwxIyHC
— Casey DeSantis (@CaseyDeSantis) September 10, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds also mourned Kirk's passing.
.@charliekirk11 was not only an American political legend, but I am honored to have been able to call him my friend.
He believed in the greatness of America, he believed in the power of conversation, and he fought to make our country a better place.
Charlie, we will never… pic.twitter.com/bpiQBke9pX
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) September 10, 2025
Kirk, 31, founded Turning Point USA in 2012. The grassroots organization is known for promoting conservative principles nationwide, with Kirk at the forefront, including at college campuses across the country.
