US President Donald Trump has released a sombre video statement following the killing of Charlie Kirk, vowing to crack down on the left extremism.
“This is a dark moment for America,” Trump stated. He accused the ‘radical left’ of creating a climate of hatred that, he argued, contributed to Kirk’s death. “For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals. This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today, and it must stop right now.”
Trump promised sweeping action against those he said supported or financed such extremism. “My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity and to other political violence, including the organizations that fund it and support it,” he said
“An assassin tried to silence him with a bullet, but he failed because together, we will ensure that his voice, his message, and his legacy will live on for countless generations to come. Today, because of this heinous act, Charlie’s voice has become bigger and grander than ever before.”
US President Donald Trump earlier led the outpouring of grief, calling Kirk ‘’The Great, and even legendary’’ and highlighting that ‘’No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie…Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie we love you!’’ The President also ordered flags to be flown at half mast till Sunday evening in the honour of Krik.
Tributes pour in for Charlie Kirk
Many in the Trump administration have expressed shock after the news of Charlie Kirk’s shooting emerged.
JUST IN: President Trump released a video statement following the death of Charlie Kirk, vows to go after organizations that fund radical left extremism.
"This is a dark moment for America."
"For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to… pic.twitter.com/98kPKXYYpG
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 11, 2025
Dear God, protect Charlie in his darkest hour. pic.twitter.com/RqNYfHLs2b
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025
There is no place in our country for political violence. Period, full stop.
Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk.
— Leader John Thune (@LeaderJohnThune) September 10, 2025
There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. It must end now. Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 10, 2025
Please pray for my friend Charlie Kirk. My heart is with him, his wife and children during this critical time 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/c6KYZPUyso
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) September 10, 2025
Political violence is NEVER acceptable.
My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family. https://t.co/mDnlN6SdGu
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) September 10, 2025
International leaders reacts
US Vice President JD Vance along with congress leadership swifty joined the call for unity, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioning, ‘’There is no place in our country for political violence. Period. Full stop,’’ and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also shared the same sentiment, ’’Political violence is NEVER acceptable.’’
We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 10, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson led his chamber in a moment of silence, while FBI Director Kash Patel asserted that federal authorities are closely supporting the investigation into the shooting.
Utterly devastating. Charlie was a close friend and confidant. He will be sorely missed by so many.
Every political leader must loudly and clearly decry this violence.
Our prayers go out to his wife and young children. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/Au5Kox3arR
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 10, 2025
Leaders across party lines, including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama, condemned the violence and expressed condolences to Kirk’s family, reinforcing the idea that America must have no home for political violence.
I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.
Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk was murdered for speaking truth and defending freedom. A lion-hearted friend of Israel, he fought the lies and stood tall for Judeo-Christian civilization. I spoke to him only two weeks ago and invited him to Israel. Sadly, that visit will not take place.
We lost an…— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 10, 2025
Deeply shocked by the killing of Charlie Kirk in Utah. Political violence has no place in our societies.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.
— Yvette Cooper (@YvetteCooperMP) September 10, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised losing ‘’a lion-hearted friend of Israel’’ who stood for truth and Judeo-Christian values. Similarly, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also expressed shock and solidarity, stating that ‘’Political violence has no place in our societies. ‘’
Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic congresswoman turned independent also recalled Kirk as a ‘’fierce advocate for open debate’’ and appealed to Americans to ‘’reject hatred and violence’’.