GOP leaders, Newsom express shock at Charlie Kirk shooting
Washington – The Trump administration and the conservative movement were stunned by the shot of Charlie Kirk, a destructive leader in GOP politics, which once expanded republican rankings among the youth of America.
In the White House, high -level officials who worked closely with Kirk for most of their careers reacted with shock. In a statement to an authorized Times, this was a moment of political violence that reminiscent of Donald Trump’s life during the 2024 presidential campaign.
“We should all pray for Charlie Kirk, who is shot” Trump said in an article In fact, social. “A great man from top to bottom. God bless him!”
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was effective in hiring young Americans on GOP voter rolls on university campuses, and made itself an indispensable part of the republic campaigns throughout the country. This task made his shooting on a university campus in Utah more touching for his friends and allies who reacted with horror in the online shooting videos.
The effect that helps to increase support among 18-24-year-old voters for republican candidates double -digit In just four years, the margins were credited by republican operators for allowing GOP to re -receive the Assembly, Senate and Presidency by directing the victories of the party last year.
Democrats California Gov. He recognized his talents with Gavin Newsom welcome her at her podcast Earlier this year, the young, predominantly lost by the Democrats in recent years appeal to male voters.
“The attack on Charlie Kirk can be disgusting, inferior and understandable. We must reject political violence in every way in the United States,” He said on newsom x In response to the news.
While online shooting videos online, the leading Republicans, including senior members of the Trump administration, reacted to the news by asking the people to pray for the young activist.
“Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a really good man and a young father,” Vice President said JD Vance In a post on X.
Atty. General Pam Bondi said federal agents were on the shooting scene in Utah. FBI Director Kash Patel, FBI will help the investigation, he added.
Wilner reported from Washington, Tallahassee, Fla from Ceballos.
