Charlie Kirk, a prominent American political activist and popular conservative media personality, was shot and killed during a speech in Utah. On September 10, he was shot in the neck while speaking to students at Utah Valley University. His death was announced by US President Donald Trump a few hours after the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to witnesses, the incident took place outside, under a canopy. During his speech, Kirk was answering questions from the audience, including about transgender Americans involved in mass shootings over the past decade. Kirk said, “Too many,” after which he was told that there had been five such cases. He was asked how many mass shootings had occurred in total during that period. Kirk asked an additional question: “Do you count gang fights or not?” At that moment, a shot rang out, hitting him in the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the incident, the activist was immediately hospitalized, and the event attendees were evacuated. It later emerged that Kirk did not survive. Donald Trump was the first to announce his death on the social network Truth Social.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The great, even legendary Charlie Kirk has left us. He had a profound understanding of America’s youth. Everyone, especially me, appreciated him. Melania and I extend our condolences to his wife, Erica, and family. Charlie, we love you!” \u2014 wrote Trump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acting FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the suspect in the attack was detained but later released after questioning. “The detainee has been released. The investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to inform the public of the details in the interests of transparency,” he noted on the social network X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charlie Kirk, who was 31 years old, was a well-known supporter of Donald Trump among young people. He began his career as a teenager by founding Turning Point USA, a political organization that has become a powerful force in the conservative movement on college campuses. Kirk has appeared frequently on Fox News and has discussed political events on popular podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has also been embroiled in scandals. He has been criticized for spreading conspiracy theories and disinformation about COVID-19, the 2021 election, and his LGBTQ policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has been particularly vocal about Ukraine, opposing military aid to Kyiv. Kirk has often called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “CIA puppet” and has dismissed the possibility of Ukraine winning a war with Russia, calling it “nonsense.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February, he wrote: “Trump knows the truth about Zelensky. He is a CIA puppet who sent his own people on a senseless massacre.” Kirk also emphasized that only the military-industrial complex and corrupt elites would benefit from the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criticism of Ukraine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his speeches, Kirk repeatedly condemned Ukraine and its authorities. He opposed the provision of military aid, emphasizing that American borders were more critical than conflicts in other countries. According to him, the war with Russia was “endless”, and he did not believe that Ukraine would win, despite external support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirk regularly criticized Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” and a “puppet of the CIA”. In his opinion, Ukraine is deeply corrupt and has numerous internal problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although he did not support Putin’s actions, Kirk argued that the United States should prioritize combating internal threats, such as drug trafficking linked to China, rather than focusing on Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It seems strange to me how many resources and attention are being directed at Russia, while we are suffering from drugs coming from China,” he emphasized in his speeches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charlie Kirk and Trump’s victory in 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Reuters, Kirk played a significant role in Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, energizing the right-wing movement and supporting the Trumpist agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He mobilized conservative youth and gained popularity thanks to his dynamic rhetoric aimed at criticizing LGBT, immigration, and liberal attitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation is currently ongoing, and the motives behind the attack remain unknown. Charlie Kirk’s death caused a significant resonance among conservatives in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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