"Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that Kirk had died, saying: No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. Kirk, on campus at Utah Valley University as part of a speaking tour called American Comeback. was asked a question by an audience member about mass shootings, including how many involved trans shooters, when he was shot in the neck."
"The shooting comes as a series of incidents over the past year show an increased level of violence related to political disagreements or intended to achieve political goals. Trump faced two assassination attempts in 2024. Last December, a shooter targeted and killed the head of United Healthcare. Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro's home was burned in an arson attack in April. Judges and elected officials report increased threats and harassment."
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University during a tour called American Comeback. Donald Trump confirmed Kirk's death and praised his connection with young Americans. The shooter's motives and political alignment remain unknown and the suspect is not in custody. Kirk led Turning Point USA and was known for inflammatory, often racist and xenophobic campus commentary. The shooting follows a year of politically linked violence and threats, including assassination attempts, targeted killings, arson at a governor's home, attacks tied to Gaza war opposition, and surveys showing rising acceptance of political violence.
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