Anna Paulina Luna calls for Charlie Kirk statue in Capitol, says she owes 'entire political career' to him

WASHINGTON, DC: Florida Republican Anna Paulina Luna has asked House Speaker Mike Johnson to install a statue of Charlie Kirk in the US Capitol.

Kirk, a conservative activist and ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. The gunman remains at large. 

Anna Paulina Luna credits Charlie Kirk for her political career

Luna described Charlie Kirk as her political mentor, saying she owes her entire career in politics to him.

"I owe my entire political career to Charlie Kirk. I would quite literally not be in office today if it weren’t for him," Luna posted on X, along with photos of her letter to Speaker Mike Johnson. 

"Even when my own party was working against me, Charlie endorsed me and campaigned to help me win election,” Luna wrote in her post.

In her letter, Luna urged Johnson to honor Kirk’s legacy permanently. “To honor this legacy, we call upon you to direct that a statue of Charlie Kirk be placed in the United States Capitol. This is not a symbolic gesture, but a permanent testament to his life’s work, his courage and his sacrifice," the letter stated.

"It will stand as a reminder that political disagreement must never be answered with violence, and that the fight for truth must carry on,” Luna added in the letter, which was signed by 15 other GOP lawmakers.

In a letter, Luna described Kirk’s death as a “wound” to the United States and a “stark reminder of the escalating political violence fueled by the divisive and hateful rhetoric from the Left.”

Luna also praised Kirk’s work as co-founder of Turning Point USA. “He loved Jesus Christ with his whole heart, and it was that love that gave him the courage to stand strong in the face of hostility,” she wrote.

FBI offers reward as search for Charlie Kirk’s killer continues

Kirk was killed on September 10 while speaking at a college event in Orem. Law enforcement officials confirmed they recovered a rifle believed to have been used in the attack.

Authorities said the suspect remains at large. The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the shooter. Its Salt Lake City field office has also released two photos of a person of interest. 

Anna Paulina Luna gets support for advocating  statue of Charlie Kirk

Online supporters are rallying behind Anna Paulina Luna for advocating a statue of Charlie Kirk.

"There should be a Charlie Kirk statue in every town square across America," one user wrote on X.

Another posted, "No person is more deserving of a statue than Charlie Kirk." A third added, "Thank you, Anna. We all owe it to Charlie and his belief in all of us."

Others reflected on his legacy. "Seems like a lot of people owe Charlie Kirk. He will be missed!," one reply read.

Another user wrote, "This would be a beautiful honor for Charlie, he was the epitome of Christianity, Patriotism & his love for all humanity."

One commenter suggested a symbolic gesture, writing, "However he's positioned, he should be debating, because that's the reminder, that free speech should still mean something."

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