Donald Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Shot Dead Utah, UK Leaders Issue Tributes

Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically shot and killed during a campus event at Utah Valley University, an incident described by Utah Governor Spencer Cox as a "political assassination." President Trump delivered a heartfelt eulogy praising Kirk as "Great, and even Legendary," while British political leaders including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined international tributes condemning the act and emphasizing the need to reject political violence. Nigel Farage, who considered Kirk a friend, warned the U.S. and UK face increasing political division and described the shooting as a very dark day for democracy and free speech. The incident has renewed concern over escalating political violence in the United States, with authorities investigating but not yet identifying a suspect or motive. Public reactions highlight the broader implications for political discourse and the urgent call for a global reset on political civility and safety. The tragedy has unified voices on both sides of the Atlantic in mourning and in a shared denunciation of violence in politics.