In a one-on-one interview with FOX 5, Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon said Kirk was instrumental in Trump’s 2024 victory. ATLANTA - Georgia Republican Party chairman Josh McKoon said he is still in disbelief after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk stunned first the audience at Utah Valley University, where he was shot while speaking Sept. 10, and then the country, as footage of his killing quickly spread. For many Americans, the conservative influencer’s death crystallized a growing fear: The United States is experiencing more and more political violence.

The political analyst suggested Kirk's "hate speech" contributed to the environment that led to his assassination at Utah Valley University.

Republican NC House Speaker Destin Hall called Thursday a sad day, with the Sept. 11 anniversary and recent violence.

Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck during his speaking event at Utah Valley University, with the gunman firing from approximately 200 yards away.

One said he’d ‘cancel with extreme prejudice these evil, sick animals who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s assassination.’

“THIS IS WAR,” declared Libs of TikTok, the notorious far-right hate account with the Trump administration’s ear, on Wednesday afternoon, before setting off on a doxxing spree of Democrats who’d posted callously about Kirk’s death.

Chelsea Wolfe, who competed for Team USA BMX, shared social media posts with celebratory messages after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.