Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed this week during a speaking event held at Utah Valley University. President Donald Trump and Georgia Republicans have united to mourn his death, remember his character, and pray for his family.
The President has ordered that Kirk's life be honored by lowering all American flags to half-mast.
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
Governor Brian Kemp issued the same order for the state of Georgia and called for prayer and healing throughout the country.
In honor of Charlie Kirk’s impactful life, I am lowering the flags of the United States and Georgia to half-staff on state buildings and grounds from now until sunset on Sunday. Please join Marty, the girls, and me in praying for his family and for the healing of our nation. pic.twitter.com/DRQgrdAVVp
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) September 11, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones remarked on the sad nature of this event, highlighting that Kirk only ever wanted to engage in dialogue rather than resort to political violence.
Charlie Kirk sought to solve problems with political dialogue, not political violence. He embraced debate, regardless of who you are and what you believe. This is an incredibly sad day for our country.
Charlie was a wonderful human with two young kids. Pray for him, his family…
— Burt Jones (@burtjonesforga) September 10, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr praised Kirk's character but called this a 'sobering reminder' of how broken this country has become.
We mourn the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk who captured the voice of so many conservatives in our country. He was a husband, father and man of faith. Please join me in praying for Erika and their children.
Charlie’s death is also a sobering reminder that something is deeply…
— GA AG Chris Carr (@Georgia_AG) September 10, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a photo of Kirk with his family and praised him for his character, remarking on the tragedy of someone killed while trying to engage in dialogue.
Charlie Kirk was a loving husband and father who inspired young people across America to get married, have children, end abortion, and live boldly for God.
He believed deeply in our God-given First Amendment rights and would speak with or debate anyone, no matter their politics.… pic.twitter.com/JTvbUbL1az
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) September 10, 2025
Rep. Mike Collins had a lot to say about this incident, praising Kirk as a generational leader, motivator, and great American patriot.
The conservative movement lost a generational leader today. Charlie was a visionary, a motivator, and a proud patriot who fought every day to make this country better for future generations. What began as a young college student’s far-fetched idea turned into a legacy—a global…
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) September 10, 2025
Rep. Buddy Carter praised Kirk for his patriotism and his ability to communicate with younger people about the issues that matter.
My heart breaks for the Kirk family.
Charlie Kirk was a beacon of conservative politics, a patriotic American who engaged young people on issues that mattered and encouraged critical thinking.
This senseless act of violence will be met with the full force of the law.…
— Buddy Carter (@RepBuddyCarter) September 10, 2025
