The MAGA activist was assassinated by a sniper during a public event at Valley University in Utah.
Charlie Kirk, 31, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA and a leading figure in the MAGA conservative movement, was shot by a sniper at Valley University during a public event — one of many he organized on American college campuses to openly engage with students, often far from his political views.
The incident occurred around 2:30 PM local time. A single rifle shot, fired from approximately 200 meters away, struck Kirk in the neck, causing near-instant death despite immediate medical intervention.
The news quickly spread worldwide. U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Truth Social:
“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.”
In a subsequent video, the tycoon added:
“This is a dark moment for America. Charlie was the best of America, and the monster who attacked him was attacking the whole country. An assassin tried to silence him with a bullet, but he failed, because together we will ensure that his voice, his message, and his legacy will live on for countless generations to come.”
Vice President JD Vance expressed his grief on X, writing:
“Charlie Kirk was a true friend. The kind of person you could say something to and know it would always stay with him. You ran a good race, my friend.”
Beyond his political activity, Kirk had openly expressed his interest in Bitcoin. In an interview last June on the podcast The Iced Coffee Hour, he stated: “I’m a big fan of Bitcoin,” emphasizing that, in his view, the asset was more likely to grow than to lose value over the long term. He compared Bitcoin’s growth to the spread of the English language and the U.S. dollar, noting that once adoption reaches a tipping point, the process becomes irreversible. During the interview, Kirk also suggested that revenue from tariffs could be used to purchase bitcoin, potentially helping reduce the U.S. national debt.
In an era of divisions, the death of Charlie Kirk reminds us of a fundamental truth: words must be fought with words, never with violence.
