Trump Hails Charlie Kirk as “Martyr for Truth” After Utah Campus Shooting
Lead On September 11, 2025, former President Donald Trump labeled conservative activist Charlie Kirk a “martyr for truth” after Kirk, 31, died from gunshot wounds sustained during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
Nut Graf The shooting at the Orem, Utah, campus underscores rising political violence as investigators search for the gunman. Trump’s tribute and call for flags at half-mast reflect deep national divisions and fears over extremist rhetoric.
Shooting at Utah Valley University
- Kirk, founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was answering a question on mass shootings when he was shot in the neck on Wednesday afternoon.
- He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
Trump’s Response and Rhetoric
- In a Truth Social post, Trump lamented, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie”.
- He ordered all U.S. flags to fly at half-mast until Sunday at 6 p.m., calling Kirk “a truly Great American Patriot.”
- In a video, Trump blamed “radical left” rhetoric for inciting violence, declaring the slain activist a “martyr for truth” whose death demands an end to hateful discourse.
Investigation Underway
- Utah Valley University Police, Orem Police Department, FBI and the Utah Department of Public Safety are jointly probing the shooting.
- No suspects are in custody; authorities have appealed to the public for tips.
Context of Political Violence
- Kirk is the latest high-profile victim in a string of attacks targeting political figures and events.
- The incident highlights concerns over campus security and the influence of incendiary political rhetoric on extremist actions.
Charlie Kirk’s death at a public university event has ignited fierce debate over free speech, campus safety and the role of inflammatory discourse in modern politics. The ongoing investigation aims to identify the shooter and clarify the motives behind the attack.
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