FBI Director Kash Patel and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) announced today that the primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been arrested. He was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and was reportedly becoming increasingly concerned with politics.
Georgia Republicans took to social media to celebrate Robinson’s arrest and congratulate law enforcement for working so tirelessly.
Representative Mike Collins (R) shared his thoughts, thanking law enforcement for their swift action against one of the most evil perpetrators in American history.
Thankful for the swift action of the FBI, local law enforcement, and the multiple agencies that tracked down and apprehended one of the most evil perpetrators of political assassinations in our nation’s history.
May justice be quick and merciless. pic.twitter.com/V7A00EeKVI
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) September 12, 2025
Rep. Buddy Carter (R) expressed the same gratitude and continued to call for people to pray for Kirk's family.
I am deeply grateful to all levels of law enforcement for capturing Charlie Kirk’s likely assassin. Please continue lifting Charlie’s wife, children, and family in prayer during this devastating time, as well as everyone involved in the investigation as it continues to develop.…
— Buddy Carter (@RepBuddyCarter) September 12, 2025
Rep. Rich McCormick (R) remarked on the tragedy of the situation, expressing faith that justice would be served.
Thankful for the quick action by the FBI, local law enforcement, and the state of Utah in apprehending Charlie’s assassin. While nothing can undo this tragedy or fill the void Charlie leaves behind, justice will be served. We will not forget him, and we will not allow violence to…
— Congressman Rich McCormick, MBA MD (@RepMcCormick) September 12, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) expressed his grief over the death of Kirk but took solace in the fact that justice is being served.
As the world continues to mourn, we take solace in knowing that justice has been served and the suspect in the senseless assassination of Charlie Kirk is in custody. Jan and I continue to grieve alongside the rest of the nation, praying for Charlie’s family, his friends, and the…
— Burt Jones (@burtjonesforga) September 12, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr (R) also thanked law enforcement for swiftly apprehending the suspect, personally praising Patel and Cox for their leadership.
Charlie Kirk’s killer is in custody. Grateful for the tireless work of local law enforcement, federal partners, and states working together to make this happen. Justice must be served. Thank you @FBIDirectorKash @GovCox @AGDerekBrown for your leadership.
— Chris Carr (@ChrisCarr_Ga) September 12, 2025
