Right-Wing Political Commentator Dead at 31

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Right-wing political speaker Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10.

The shooting took place during an event organised by Kirk’s non-profit organisation, Turning Point USA (TPUSA).

Kirk was shot shortly after he argued with a student about the link between transgender people and mass shootings.

Police have described Kirk’s death as a “targeted attack” and they are currently looking for the shooter.

His goal with TPUSA was to bring conservative education to the youth of America. He spent 2024 working alongside Trump to reach young voters. 

Known for his political debates with students and unwavering support of the Republican party, Kirk was a devoted supporter and trusted ally to President Donald Trump. 

Trump announced Kirk’s death by stating: “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.”

Featured image credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia

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