Air Force Two Flies Charlie Kirk's Casket from Utah to Arizona

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. His body is being flown from Salt Lake City to his home state of Arizona aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and several family members and friends. Vance, who had a close friendship with Kirk and credits him for significant political support, will escort the casket and family, having canceled prior plans to attend a 9/11 remembrance event. President Donald Trump announced he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, praising Kirk as a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions. The FBI is actively pursuing the suspect, believed to be a college-aged individual, and has recovered the weapon used in the shooting. The nation mourns Kirk's loss, with close associates emphasizing the privacy and security needed for his surviving family during this difficult time.