Ramaswamy Condemns Charlie Kirk Assassination in New Video

Lead Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Thursday released a video condemning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and calling for unity against political violence.

Nut Graf In a direct address to supporters, Ramaswamy denounced the shooting as an attack on democratic discourse and urged Americans across party lines to “stand against this sort of political violence” and restore civil dialogue.

Reaction to Kirk’s Death Ramaswamy opened the video by expressing personal devastation over Kirk’s killing and recalling recent conversations they shared in Ohio. He labeled the incident “despicable violence” and insisted it has “no place in our democracy.”

• Emphasized the need for all Americans to unite against extremism
• Praised Kirk’s commitment to open dialogue on college campuses
• Called on fellow leaders to “rise above” partisan bickering

Context of the Message Earlier this week, news broke that the founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot-an event that has sent shockwaves through conservative circles and prompted bipartisan calls for calm and reflection. Ramaswamy’s video was released as part of a broader wave of reactions from political figures.

Political Implications By addressing the assassination head-on, Ramaswamy sought to position himself as a unifier capable of confronting violence without political gamesmanship. His message aligns with recent remarks by former presidents and leaders who have similarly condemned political violence.

Next Steps Ramaswamy concluded by urging viewers to “check in on one another” and maintain respectful debate, forecasting that the campaign trail must remain focused on policy ideas rather than acts of violence.