Vice President JD Vance Cancels 9/11 Trip to Visit Utah After Charlie Kirk Shooting

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are traveling to Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit the family of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. Vance, who called Kirk a true friend and credited him as a key ally to President Donald Trump, canceled plans to commemorate the 9/11 attacks in New York City to make the visit. Kirk was known for his political outreach to youth and his role in the Trump administration's successes, with Vance reflecting on their close personal friendship dating back to 2017. The FBI is investigating the shooting, and a manhunt is underway for the suspect who remains at large. President Trump also paid tribute to Kirk, calling him a patriot devoted to open debate and the country. The tragedy has prompted bipartisan condemnation of political violence and widespread tributes to Kirk's impact.