Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday while speaking to thousands of patriotic students at Utah Valley University. The brave conservative leader and Turning Point USA founder was rushed to the hospital after being hit during his American Comeback Tour event. A suspect is now in custody, but the damage to our movement has already been done.
This attack on one of America’s brightest young conservative voices shows just how far the radical left will go. Kirk has spent years fighting to save our country from socialist indoctrination on college campuses. Now the enemies of freedom have tried to silence him with violence.
The university failed to protect Kirk and the students who came to hear his patriotic message. There were no metal detectors despite thousands attending this outdoor event. Campus security was nowhere near enough to stop this planned attack on conservative speech.
President Trump immediately called for prayers for Kirk, showing the strong bonds in our movement. Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah also asked Americans to pray for Kirk and the students. This is what real leadership looks like during a crisis.
The FBI and ATF are investigating this shooting as part of a disturbing pattern. Political violence has spiked across America as the far left becomes more desperate. They cannot win with ideas so they turn to bullets and bombs.
Kirk was speaking about making America great again when the shot rang out. Videos show him grabbing his neck before his security team rushed him away. The crowd of young patriots scattered in panic as chaos erupted.
This cowardly attack will not stop the conservative movement from fighting for our country. Kirk has dedicated his life to educating young Americans about freedom and patriotism. The left fears his message because it works.
We must pray for Charlie Kirk’s full recovery and demand better protection for conservative speakers. Our voices will not be silenced by violence and intimidation. The American comeback continues no matter what the enemies of freedom try to do.