Trump Aide Charlie Kirk Assassinated Utah College Event

Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, an attack that President Donald Trump condemned as part of a broader pattern of "radical left violence." Trump expressed deep grief and anger over Kirk's assassination, calling him a "martyr for truth and freedom" and a unifying figure who inspired millions, particularly young conservatives. Authorities initially detained a person of interest, who was later released, and the manhunt for the shooter continues. Kirk's death has intensified calls within the MAGA movement to release the Epstein files, a demand that Trump’s team is reportedly considering how to manage amid concerns about potential conspiracy theories. Trump also linked the violence to the hostile political climate and urged a recommitment to American values such as free speech, citizenship, and the rule of law. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement promising transparency as they search for the perpetrator.