Kirk mobilized Gen Z conservatives and gave them cover to embrace faith, family and the culture-war politics now central in Trump’s second term.

Donald Trump's White House is mourning conservative activist Charlie Kirk's slaying as a death in the family. The big picture: Kirk, 31, wasn't just a trusted outside adviser to President Trump. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles prized his counsel and help,

Chief of staff Susie Wiles described the grief among White House aides following conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination during an appearance at a university the day prior. “He was very close to many of us and even those that were not his good friends,

White House aides — many of whom had personal connections to the conservative activist — were deeply shaken as news about the shooting broke.

Nicolle Wallace of Deadline White House reacts to the breaking news of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, Founder of Turning Point USA at an event at Utah University, with new reporting that university officials say their is currently not a suspect in custody.

The FBI released images of a person of interest in the investigation after the conservative activist was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University.

Past presidents have tried to console the nation following acts of violence, but political observers say it's a less comfortable role for Trump, who vowed to go after the "radical left."