Charlie Kirk Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Hollywood notables and political figures from both sides of the aisle have taken to social media to share their reactions and tributes to Charlie Kirk, who was killed on Wednesday at age 31. The MAGA political activist and co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA was fatally struck in the neck by an assassin's bullet during an event at Utah Valley University, hosted by his nonprofit political organization. He was discussing mass shootings in the United States at the moment he was shot. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, announcing his death, "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!" Related Stories News Charlie Kirk, Conservative Leader of Turning Point USA, Killed by Assassin's Bullet at 31 News Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Event After it was reported that Kirk had been shot, Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt shared on X, "Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God's grace. God help us." Former President Barack Obama also wrote on social media, "We don't yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie's family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children." Late night host Jimmy Kimmel shared on Instagram, "Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence." Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence were also among those sending praying to Kirk's family and loved ones. Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantza, and their two young children. Below, read more reactions and tributes to Kirk. "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his... pic.twitter.com/aM8Pz3TKml- The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 10, 2025 Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God's grace. God help us.- Chris Pratt (@prattprattpratt) September 10, 2025 I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.
Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence.- Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 10, 2025 There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. It must end now. Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk's family and loved ones.- Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 10, 2025 Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. pic.twitter.com/lYLEjv40bN- JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025 We don't yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie's family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 10, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) Like all of you, I am utterly stunned and heartbroken and sick to my soul today. It is unimaginable to write these words. I met Charlie Kirk when he was 18 years old, a young man so eager and determined that I immediately turned to a friend and said, "That kid is going to be the...- Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) September 10, 2025 The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.- Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 10, 2025 My heart is with Charlie Kirk's family, and with the United States.
Politics has become a disease in this country, and it's deadly. But don't listen to the pessimists who say there is no cure. There is a cure. It is inside of us. We must find our better angels and walk back...- Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) September 10, 2025 Karen and I are shocked and saddened to learn of Charlie Kirk's passing. We are praying for his wi