Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and political ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead Friday afternoon while giving a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Donald Trump and former President Biden responded in a statement posted on social media.
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“Our prayers must be with Charlie Kirk, who was shot. He was a thoroughly good man,” Donald Trump said in a social media posting, “The legend Charlie Kirk is dead… and he was loved and admired by everyone, especially me, and now he’s gone. Melanya and I offer our sympathies to his family.”, “In honor of Charlie Kirk, I order all flags across the United States to remain at half-mast until 18:00 p.m. on Sunday.”.
“This violence will not stand in our country,” former President Biden said in a social media post that day. “It must end now. Qir and I are praying for Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones.”