Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at his "American Comeback" tour at Utah Valley University.
The incident sent shockwaves through U.S. political circles including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
U.S. President Donald Trump called for prayers on Truth Social, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"
Who is Charlie Kirk?
Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 at the age of 18 with Bill Montgomery. The organization promotes conservative values on college campuses and has grown into a network that includes Turning Point Action, Turning Point Academy, and Turning Point Faith.
Also Read: Charlie Kirk shot- Trump calls for prayers as right-wing activist attacked at Utah University event
He also serves as president of Turning Point Endowment and is a member of the Council for National Policy, a conservative activist network, according to The New York Times.
Born on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Kirk was active in politics from a young age, volunteering for Republican campaigns and engaging in student activism. He briefly attended Harper College before leaving to pursue political activism full-time, influenced by Tea Party member Bill Montgomery.
Kirk is also a media personality. He hosts The Charlie Kirk Show, a daily radio program, and has authored several books, including Campus Battlefield (2018) and The MAGA Doctrine (2020). NBC News reported that his podcast is downloaded between 500,000 and 750,000 times daily.
The activist is married to Erika Frantzve, a former Miss Arizona USA. The couple has two children.
Charlie Kirk Controversies
Kirk is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and has promoted pro-Trump causes, including challenging the 2020 presidential election results.
He has also been criticized for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, rejecting mainstream climate science, and opposing critical race theory in schools, according to Forbes.
Kirk shooting under investigation
Following the shooting, FBI Director Kash Patel said on X, "We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected." He added that FBI agents were on the scene quickly.
The incident sent shockwaves through U.S. political circles including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
U.S. President Donald Trump called for prayers on Truth Social, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"
Who is Charlie Kirk?
Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 at the age of 18 with Bill Montgomery. The organization promotes conservative values on college campuses and has grown into a network that includes Turning Point Action, Turning Point Academy, and Turning Point Faith.
Also Read: Charlie Kirk shot- Trump calls for prayers as right-wing activist attacked at Utah University event
He also serves as president of Turning Point Endowment and is a member of the Council for National Policy, a conservative activist network, according to The New York Times.
Born on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Kirk was active in politics from a young age, volunteering for Republican campaigns and engaging in student activism. He briefly attended Harper College before leaving to pursue political activism full-time, influenced by Tea Party member Bill Montgomery.
Kirk is also a media personality. He hosts The Charlie Kirk Show, a daily radio program, and has authored several books, including Campus Battlefield (2018) and The MAGA Doctrine (2020). NBC News reported that his podcast is downloaded between 500,000 and 750,000 times daily.
The activist is married to Erika Frantzve, a former Miss Arizona USA. The couple has two children.
Charlie Kirk Controversies
Kirk is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and has promoted pro-Trump causes, including challenging the 2020 presidential election results.
He has also been criticized for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, rejecting mainstream climate science, and opposing critical race theory in schools, according to Forbes.
Kirk shooting under investigation
Following the shooting, FBI Director Kash Patel said on X, "We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected." He added that FBI agents were on the scene quickly.
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