Trump calls Charlie Kirk a 'martyr for freedom,' vows to find every individual behind shooting

WASHINGTON, DC: Grieving and enraged, President Donald Trump has vowed to track down every individual involved in the killing of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk.

Kirk, a prominent political activist and close Trump ally, was shot dead on September 10 while addressing a crowd of approximately 3,000 people at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. 

The tragic incident occurred during his ‘America Comeback Tour’, as he spoke in the university's outdoor quad—a popular gathering space for campus events.

Trump shares emotional message on assassination of close ally Charlie Kirk

In a powerful video statement shared on the official White House X account, Trump delivered an emotional response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. 

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump expressed his grief and outrage, calling Kirk’s killing a “heinous assassination” that took place on a college campus in Utah.

“To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger,” Trump began. He described Kirk as “a martyr for truth and freedom,” praising him as someone deeply admired by America’s youth. “There’s never been anybody who was so respected by youth,” he added.

Trump then turned his message toward the broader political climate, condemning the rhetoric he believes contributed to Kirk’s death. 

“It’s long past time for all Americans and the media to confront the fact that violence and murder are the tragic consequence of demonizing those with whom you disagree day after day, year after year, in the most hateful and despicable way possible,” he said.

He directly blamed the radical left for fostering a climate of hate, stating, “For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals. This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today and it must stop right now.”

Trump vowed that his administration would pursue justice relentlessly. “My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity and to other political violence, including the organizations that fund it and support it, as well as those who go after our judges, law enforcement officials, and everyone else who brings order to our country,” he said.

Trump recalls assassination attempt on his own life

Referencing a string of violent incidents, Trump recalled the assassination attempt on his own life in Butler, Pennsylvania, the murder of a healthcare executive in New York, attacks on ICE agents, and the shooting of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. “Radical left political violence has hurt too many innocent people and taken too many lives,” he said.

“Charlie was the best of America,” Trump declared. “The monster who attacked him was attacking our whole country. An assassin tried to silence him with a bullet, but he failed because together we will ensure that his voice, his message, and his legacy will live on for countless generations to come.”

Trump concluded with a note of reverence and defiance, “Today, because of this heinous act, Charlie’s voice has become bigger and grander than ever before and it’s not even close. May God bless his memory, may God watch over his family, and may God bless the United States of America.”

Internet rallies behind Trump to find killer of Charlie Kirk

Within hours of the White House posting President Trump's emotional video statement vowing to find those responsible for Charlie Kirk’s assassination, thousands of users flooded social media with passionate reactions. One user demanded action: “Do something about it then. You have 200 million people who have been waiting for this lunacy to end.”

Another expressed gratitude and support, “Thank God for what you are doing President Trump. This man deserves complete justice. Prayers for his entire family. May Charlie rest in peace. let’s end this once and for all 🙏🙏."

Echoing Trump’s message, a commenter wrote: “The left is causing all of the violence in America. It's time to hold them accountable."

Emotions ran high, with one enraged user declaring, “So awful. I hope the coward who did it rots in hell.”

Another described the attack as an act of war, “We need to treat this as what it is.. A terrorist attack on our nation.”

“Powerful words let’s hope they inspire action, not just reflection,” one user commented.

In a more aggressive message, another user directly challenged Trump, “Then do something about it Trump!!!!!!! the rhetoric from the MSM and the left and their bullshit are the cause of all the hatred in this country do something about it President Trump🤬”

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