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Charlie Kirk shot dead on stage, American conservative activist and close friend of Donald Trump, September 10, 2025 fell victim to a shooting during a public event at Utah Valley University. He died on the spot in this serious accident. He was giving a speech in front of thousands of youth as part of his 'American Comeback Tour' when suddenly an unknown attacker targeted him.
Police are still searching for the attacker and the main reason for the incident is not clear. This incident shocked American politics and the conservative community. An intense investigation is underway across the campus by the police and the FBI. Trump expressed deep condolences to Charlie's family and called him a 'legend'. Flags were flown at half-mast and the White House remained in mourning for a day.
Who was Charlie Kirk? Trump's 'right hand'
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Charlie Kirk became one of the biggest names in the conservative movement at just 31 years of age. In 2012, at the age of just 18, he founded a non-profit organization called Turning Point USA. The main objective of this organization was to promote conservative ideas on college campuses.
Kirk attracted millions of youth through his organization. He spoke frankly and was a vocal critic of liberal policies. His supporters believed that he spoke the truth and was showing the right path to the youth of the country. At the same time, his critics considered him divisive and having radical views.
Kirk's biggest surge in popularity came when he became a strong supporter of Donald Trump. He was often seen as a key advisor and close to Trump. During the 2016 presidential election, he campaigned heavily for Trump and played an important role in connecting the youth with him.
His speeches often emphasized American nationalism, border security and traditional family values. He often opposed leftist ideas and 'woke' culture in universities. For this reason, his programs were often surrounded by protests. Many times there were uproar and clashes during his speeches.
The Alliance: Trump and Charlie Kirk
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- Kirk was very close to Trump and was known as the 'Trump Whisperer'. He was a regular visitor to the White House and was often seen in personal communication with the Trump family.
- From 2016 to 2024, Charlie Kirk played an important role in mobilizing young voters, campaigning, and creating social media strategy for Trump.
- Trump often credited Charlie Kirk for the success of his election campaign and praised his team even after his 2024 victory.
- Kirk helped Trump in election strategy, motivating youth, and advising Republican Party leaders.
- He had a deep friendship with Trump Jr. and the Trump family, and considered himself a part of Trump's 'digital army'.
Turning Point USA and Kirk's influence
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Charlie worked to connect thousands of young Americans to conservative ideology through Turning Point USA. He hosted the famous podcast 'The Charlie Kirk Show' and had a fan following in millions on social media. He ran a major campaign to increase youth participation in US elections and convert voters, especially those outside, to Trump.
Charlie Kirk's views and controversies
- Kirk raised the issue of voter fraud in favor of Trump in the 2020 election.
- Made controversial comments about COVID-19 policy and vaccines.
- He took the Fifth Amendment in cases related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Often reacted sharply to Trump opponents on social media and in public events.
Charlie Kirk's death: The end of an era
His murder shook American conservative politics, and Trump publicly said—"Nobody knew the heart of a young man as much as Charlie. He was an inspiration to everyone, especially to me."
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