The former Fox News host became visibly emotional while announcing Kirk’s death on-air, comparing it to President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination in a conversation with fellow conservative commentator Glenn Beck. News: Boy Shot 2 Other Teens Then Himself At Suburban Denver High School: Authorities

Trump shared his statement while Cain was hosting The Will Cain Show, and the host interrupted a guest to break the news.

In the hours that followed, graphic footage of the killing circulated widely on X, along with reactions from conservative activists. "The lord God has called his servant Charlie Kirk home. Charlie is now a martyr," wrote pro-Trump influencer Benny Johnson on X.

The shooting and killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk shined a spotlight on violence that has engulfed America’s political debate and led to unprecedented threats against public figures.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., noted earlier this month that Capitol Police have seen the number of incidents they consider threatening and concerning behavior up significantly – about 14,000 reco...