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VIDEO: Erika Kirk makes first public remarks since the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain political activist Charlie Kirk, issued her first remarks since his death and spoke about the legacy he left behind and how Americans can continue to support his cause.
Standing behind a podium with the message, "May Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving Savior," she spoke about her fallen husband.
'My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. ... I will never, ever have the words to describe the loss that I feel in my heart.'
"Good evening. My name is Erika Kirk. Charlie Kirk is my husband," she began.
She thanked all of the law enforcement officials who worked to hunt the suspect who allegedly shot and killed Kirk. She also thanked Turning Point USA as well as the first responders who tried to revive her husband.
"I want to thank President Trump and his incredible family. ... Mr. President, my husband loved you. And he knew that you loved him too. He did. Your friendship was amazing. You supported him so well," she said.
"Two days ago, my husband, Charlie, went to see the face of his Savior and his God," she added.
"And one of the final conversations that he had on this earth, my husband witnessed for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Now and for all eternity, he will stand at his Savior's side, wearing the glorious crown of the martyr."
She went on to say that her husband's mission will continue and strengthen in his absence.
"My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. ... I will never, ever have the words to describe the loss that I feel in my heart. I honestly have no idea what any of this means. I know that God does, but I don't," Kirk said.
She also encouraged young people to find a local chapter of Turning Point USA and continue the mission he started.
"Most important of all, if you aren't a member of a church, I beg you to join one, a Bible-believing church," she added.
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Vice President JD Vance accompanied Kirk's family and friends on Air Force Two to bring the casket with Charlie Kirk's remains from Utah to Phoenix, Arizona.
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that a suspect had turned himself in to law enforcement authorities at the urging of his family. He was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and later arrested. He faces charges that include aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury.
Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted.
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Liberals spew hatred against moment of silence for Charlie Kirk on Thursday Night Football
The National Football League chose to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk ahead of its Thursday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Commanders, but many were offended by the decision.
Video of the announcement at the famed Lambeau Field stadium was also broadcast to the viewers of the game on Amazon Prime after an intro from host Charissa Thompson.
'I'm sorry but what the f**k are y’all doing?'
"The National Football League asks that you please join us in a moment of silent reflection following the murder of Charlie Kirk," the announcer said. "The NFL condemns all violence in our communities. It will take all of us to stop hate. Thank you."
While many appreciated the moment to honor the activist, some on the left spewed their rancor on social media.
"Not for 9/11. Not for children murdered at school. But for a regular guy (not even military) that spewed nothing but hate shielded behind the bible. I thought politics weren't allowed in this sport?" reads one popular response with 1.1K likes.
"I'm sorry but what the f**k are y’all doing? Didn't that trout mouth b***h, Laura Ingraham tell Lebron to shut up and dribble?????" another reply reads.
"Racist sympathize with other racist. And the majority of white people in this country are racist," another detractor wrote.
"But don't kneel," one user responded.
The NFL explained in a statement to PFL the reasoning behind the moment of silence.
"Last night's moment was the league's decision. It's up to the clubs for this Sunday's games," the statement reads in part. "There have been a variety of moments of silence and tributes in-stadium and on-air in all games or a game immediately following events that rise to a national level. Clubs also often hold moments following a tragic event that affects their community."
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The manhunt for a suspect in the assassination ended Thursday evening when 22-year-old Tyler Robinson turned himself into law enforcement authorities.
His family members realized he matched the appearance of photographs of the suspect that had been released, and he allegedly admitted to the shooting, according to Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. He was arrested without incident that night and could face the death penalty if convicted.
The Packers went on to beat the Commanders by a score of 27 to 18 and remain undefeated through week two of the NFL season.
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'Christ is king!' chants break out at large memorial for Charlie Kirk in London
British admirers of the slain activist Charlie Kirk gathered in a large memorial in front of the Prime Minister's Office on Downing Street in London.
The 31-year-old activist was shot and killed Wednesday while debating students on his celebrated national campus tour stop at Utah Valley University. President Donald Trump said Friday morning that a suspect had turned himself into law enforcement authorities on Thursday evening.
'It shouldn't be that we live in a world where, just for having an opinion, you should be killed. I think that's abhorrent and a really negative turn for Western civilization.'
A day later, supporters gathered to remember him and vow to continue his life's work to spread conservative policies and ideas.
Reuters reported that there were about a thousand supporters at the memorial, which was occasionally interrupted by heavy rain. Many wore "Make America Great Again" hats as well as British and U.S. flags.
One 22-year-old attendee named Isaac Grand told Reuters he did not support all of Kirk's positions but agreed with him on family and culture.
"It shouldn't be that we live in a world where, just for having an opinion, you should be killed. I think that's abhorrent and a really negative turn for Western civilization," he said.
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While no speakers were scheduled, many stood up to recite their thoughts about Kirk's death and his legacy.
Independent journalist Louis Errington published nearly three hours of streaming video from the vigil onto the X social media platform. He captured one speaker before chants of "Christ is king!" broke out among the crowd.
"Be under no illusion: 'Meek and mild,' 'turn the other cheek' is over!" said the speaker, who was identified as Nick Marcel Tenconi. "Each and every one of you should be radicalized by what has happened! It is time to get organized and mobilized!"
Turning Point USA, the political organization Kirk founded, released a powerful statement encouraging Americans to continue his efforts.
"When asked, Charlie said that above all he wished to be remembered for his faith," the statement reads. "Far more than any political victory, Charlie wanted to see a spiritual revival among America's youth."
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"He wanted a nation of happy, thriving families who loved God and each other," the statement continues. "At his final public speech, just days before his murder, Charlie witnessed to Christ to an audience of nonbelievers. Even in his very last moments, Charlie was professing the Gospel. He ran his race well all the way to the end."
"Now, he goes to his heavenly reward."
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Officials file affidavit with intended charges against Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin: Report
Officials have filed an affidavit with intended charges against Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin, NBC News reported.
Tyler Robinson, 22 — who is now in custody — is expected to be charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, the news network reported, citing the probable cause affidavit.
'I am shocked, very shocked.'
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray is planning to file formal charges against Robinson on Tuesday, NBC News said, adding that all the offenses are state charges.
Officials said early Friday that Robinson was taken to the Utah County Jail. A judge ordered Robinson held without bail, the Associated Press said, adding that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said Robinson is believed to have acted alone. Officials have repeatedly stated they will go for the death penalty in this case.
Blaze News reported Friday morning that President Donald Trump said Kirk's suspected assassin was in custody. Kirk was killed after a single shot to his neck Wednesday at Utah Valley University while presiding over one of his wildly popular speaking events directed toward college students.
Officials released video just after the shooting showing their "person of interest" running across the rooftop of a UVU building, jumping to the grass below, and escaping into a wooded area on foot.
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A law enforcement official told the AP that Robinson’s father recognized him from images authorities released and encouraged his son to turn himself in.
The outlet, citing the official, said his son refused at first but then changed his mind. His father reached out for help to a youth pastor, who helped Robinson turn himself in, the AP added.
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State and federal court records don't show any prior criminal cases involving Robinson, the outlet reported, adding that officials from all military service branches confirmed Robinson has no affiliation with them.
The AP added Friday that a heavy police presence was outside the house of Robinson's family in St. George, Utah, as media arrived. The outlet said window coverings were drawn, and a pickup truck was parked in front of the home on the street, blocking access to the driveway.
Kristin Schwiermann — a neighbor of the Robinson's family — told NBC News said he was "smart," "quiet," and "never caused any problems."
"It was just a shock," Schwiermann added to the news network. "I am shocked, very shocked."
She told NBC News she learned from her son that Robinson had been named as a suspect: "My son texted me and said, 'Hey, this is Tyler Robinson that lives three doors down.' And I’m like, 'No, it can’t be.' It’s shocking. That’s not who’s in our neighborhood. I feel for his mom. … She’s a great mom, and he has a great dad."
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'Shame on you!' Stephen A. Smith tears into people celebrating the killing of Charlie Kirk
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith made it clear where he stands concerning people on the left celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Kirk's untimely death has led to poignant and powerful remembrances of the conservative activist, but many on the left have used the occasion to mock and ridicule the incident. Some have lost jobs and careers over expressing their ghoulish glee.
'I don't care what his political beliefs were! I don't care what he felt! I care about the fact that a man was gunned down in front of two of his children!'
Smith addressed the issue in a tirade on his show excoriating those who would place their politics above their empathy and humanity.
"I'm a black man born in America. I know the problems that exist in this country! But I also know there's far more good people than there are bad people in this country regardless of who you are, what your ethnic background is! White, black, Hispanic, and beyond!" he said passionately.
"I'm in studio here in Las Vegas, and I'm looking outside, and I see people looking at me and smiling, and saying, 'What's up, Stephen A.?' They don't look anything like me! And I don't care because they're showing me love, and I'm showing love right back to them!" Smith added.
"At some point in time, we got to recognize — can't just speak about it. Can't just give lip service to when such a vile act takes place, and we gonna give lip service to the tragedy of the moment and then within 24 hours we move on with our lives like nothing happened."
"Something did happen!"
"I don't care what his political beliefs were! I don't care what he felt! I care about the fact that a man was gunned down in front of two of his children who are 5 years of age or less," Smith concluded. "That he's dead at the age of 31. That his wife is a widow. That his children are fatherless because his ideas and his beliefs differed from somebody else, apparently."
"And then I'm going online, and I'm seeing people celebrating it! Shame! Shame on you!"
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Video of Smith's tirade was posted to social media, where it quickly went viral with millions of views.
President Donald Trump announced Friday morning that the shooting suspect had turned himself in to law enforcement officials after being persuaded by his family members.
The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who allegedly left hints about his motivation on messages engraved on bullets found by investigators. Some were anti-fascist messages, while another referred to a meme mocking furries, according to Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
"We got him," said Cox.
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Here's what we know about Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk
The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting and killing of Charlie Kirk, and there is a flurry of speculation about the man's motivations.
Here's what we know so far about 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
The messages engraved on the bullets appeared to refer to anti-fascist slogans, leading some to speculate that he was a part of the Antifa movement.
Robinson lived in Washington, Utah, which is about 260 miles away from the location where Kirk was shot. He has two younger brothers, and his mother works as a social worker.
Early reports said his father worked for the Washington County Sheriff's Office, but the office has denied the claim on social media. Other reports indicated he works in construction. A spokesperson from the sheriff's office told Blaze News that the father of the suspect was not employed there and had never been employed there at any time.
Robinson was last registered to vote in 2021 but had no party affiliation and is listed as inactive, meaning he did not vote in recent elections. He had reportedly become interested in politics over the last few years.
Robinson attended Utah State University, where he was enrolled as an engineering major, but he got a leave of absence after attending for only one semester. He had been enrolled at the Dixie Technical College in St. George in the electrical apprenticeship program.
Law enforcement officials say that he arrived at Utah Valley University at about 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and was caught on surveillance video arriving as well as leaving.
Robinson allegedly discussed the murder plot on Discord under the name "Tyler" in messages provided by his roommate to law enforcement officials. The messages reportedly included talk of his obtaining a rifle left at a "drop point," as well as references to the unique scope on the gun and the engraving on the bullets.
The messages engraved on the bullets appeared to refer to anti-fascist slogans, leading some to speculate that he was a part of the Antifa movement.
"If you read this you are gay LMAO," read one of the messages, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R).
Another bullet inscription referred to a "bulge," which many say comes from a popular meme mocking "furries" as well as transgender people.
He had reportedly told his family that Kirk was "full of hate and spreading hate" at one point before the shooting, Cox said.
Robinson was arrested without incident on Thursday evening by U.S. marshals at about 10:30. He was wearing clothing that matched clothing worn by the shooter on footage from UVU. He had allegedly told his family he would rather die than surrender, but they persuaded him to turn himself in.
He has a limited digital footprint, and some of the content on a family Facebook account has been scrubbed from the internet.
Robinson faces a charge of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, and if convicted he could face the death penalty.
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An image on social media showed Robinson with a Donald Trump costume for Halloween in 2017, when he would have been about 14 years old. However, the image documented at the Daily Mail appears to show him costumed to appear as if he's riding on Trump.
His arrest was announced by the president on Fox News.
"I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him — in custody," he said. "Everyone did a great job. We worked with the local police, the governor. Everybody did a great job."
This is a developing story.
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Chris Cuomo says Elon Musk has 'exhausted his usefulness' — says they both could be murdered next
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo made an odd comment about the possible death of Elon Musk, as well as his own.
On his show, "The Chris Cuomo Project," the host reflected on the shock of Charlie Kirk's murder, which happened September 10 on a university campus in Utah.
'I don't know what it's about with him, and I don't give a s**t, to be honest.'
Cuomo was remarking on how he believed social media has become a "tool of destruction" in America when he went after X owner Musk for a recent post Musk made in which he called the political left "the party of murder."
"When the richest man in the world, who controls the most powerful platform in our media, writes that 'the Left is the party of murder' and then decides — Elon Musk, I'm talking about — the stupidest genius I've ever been around," Cuomo ranted without returning to his point.
Cuomo stated he will not "excuse" Musk's remarks "because he's autistic," while adding that he believes Musk is "morally bankrupt."
The insults toward the X owner continued, and along with more harsh rhetoric, Cuomo began discussing the idea that Musk could get murdered.
Autistic people "don't all say the stupidest thing at the worst time," Cuomo said about the South African. "All right? I don't know what it's about with him, and I don't give a s**t, to be honest. He has, in my opinion, exhausted his usefulness."
Despite dismissing Musk as no longer useful, Cuomo followed up those statements with, "Does that mean he should be murdered? No. Because that's not how I see the value of human life."
Strangely, Cuomo followed that by saying he would not be surprised if Musk were assassinated.
"But would I be surprised? No. I wouldn't be surprised if it's me. I mean, that's where we are. It's who we are. That's who we are."
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The former nightly CNN host continued with an overall message that America has become a place hell-bent on fomenting "division and hate."
"There are not one or two; there are many people who do not see the murder of this young man as wrong. And there are just as many, or more, who see his murder as something to be avenged," Cuomo said, opposing both sentiments.
"That word [avenged] usually means, 'I'm now going to kill one of yours,' right?" he asked rhetorically.
Cuomo took issue not only with Musk's words about other political ideologies, but about the entrepreneur's claim that some media outlets are "anti-White."
"He goes on this thing about why black is capitalized and why white is not," Cuomo said.
Musk had asked the New York Times on X, "Why is 'white' always in lowercase, but Black is uppercase" in its articles.
While Cuomo's issue with Musk's question was unclear, the format directive comes directly from the Associated Press, which guides writing standards for media in the United States.
The AP announced in 2020 that "black" should be capitalized, but not white.
"White people generally do not share the same history and culture, or the experience of being discriminated against because of skin color," the organization wrote as a justification.
The Chicago Manual of Style, however, which is often used for historical journals, decided it would capitalize both "black" and "white," due to what it considers a cultural shift in meaning for the words, but it also wanted to remain consistent.
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