Another brave conservative voice was silenced by violence yesterday. Charlie Kirk, the young patriot who founded Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking to students at Utah Valley University. This attack on one of America’s brightest conservative leaders shows just how dangerous it has become to stand up for our values.
Kirk was in the middle of his American Comeback Tour when the gunman struck. Thousands of young Americans had gathered to hear Kirk speak about saving our country from the radical left. Instead, they witnessed a cowardly attack on free speech itself.
The shooting happened just after noon while Kirk was addressing the crowd. A witness said Kirk grabbed his neck after being hit and had to be rushed away by his security team. The brave students who came to hear the truth about America’s future instead saw the violence that leftist hatred breeds.
President Trump immediately called for prayers for Kirk on social media. He called Kirk “a great guy from top to bottom” and asked God to bless him. This is what real leadership looks like during a crisis.
The FBI and ATF are now investigating this attack on conservative speech. A suspect is in custody, but we still don’t know what drove this person to violence. What we do know is that conservative voices are under attack across America.
This shooting comes as political violence spikes nationwide. From attacks on Republican lawmakers to firebombing of pro-Israel events, the left’s rhetoric of hate is turning into real bullets. When will Democrat leaders condemn this violence against patriots?
Charlie Kirk has spent years fighting to save America’s youth from woke indoctrination. He built Turning Point USA to teach young people about conservative values and free market principles. Now he lies in a hospital bed for daring to speak the truth.
Every American who loves freedom should pray for Charlie Kirk’s recovery. We cannot let violent radicals silence the voices fighting to save our republic. Charlie Kirk represents the future of conservative America, and we will not be intimidated into silence.