Charlie Kirk, 31: Championing freedom with all and unashamed of his faith

by WorldTribune Staff, September 11, 2025 Real World News

Charlie Kirk, husband, father of two, devout Christian, and founder of Turning Point USA was speaking to college students when he was shot dead Wednesday afternoon at Utah Valley University during the first stop of what was to be a fall college speaking tour.

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In under a decade, 31-year-old Charlie Kirk rose rapidly from a political unknown to the vanguard of the modern conservative political movement, earning him a spot as one of President Trump’s closest confidants.

Kirk became well-known for debating students in front of an audience in a public setting, offering a conservative, and often provocative, perspective. Videos of him sparring with liberal-minded students garnered millions of views online. According to videos of the attack, Kirk was debating a student about mass shootings involving transgender people when he was shot.

The act of political violence is a jarring coda to Kirk’s meteoric rise from college dropout to standard-bearer of the MAGA movement. Kirk left an indelible mark on the Republican party, drawing young voters to its ranks and influencing Trump’s presidency.

“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,” President Donald Trump posted on social media.

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On Sept. 10, America lost a warrior, and a family lost their father.

Charlie Kirk, my brother, a man who stood tall with his feet firmly planted and a microphone in his hand, was taken from us at Utah Valley University while proclaiming truth. He did not flinch. He did not waver. He did not run. He died as he lived, bold, steadfast and unashamed of the Gospel and the truth.

When America needed a hero, God sent us Charlie Kirk. Without Charlie, there is no youth movement, no President Donald Trump, no Vice President JD Vance. But no matter how big Charlie got, he was always kind and generous to everyone. He would make a nobody feel like a somebody when he listened to every person who wanted to talk.

The Book of Acts says that Stephen was stoned for speaking truth. As Stephen lifted his eyes to Heaven, he saw Christ standing to receive him. I believe Charlie had that same vision. He never feared men, because he feared God alone.

Last year, Charlie lost his voice before a college event at Penn State. He texted me and said, “Jack, the kids are waiting, and I cannot let them down.” I told him, “I am on my way.” I hopped a flight, and the next day, Penn State shut down our speakers, so I grabbed a bullhorn and we threw hats to the thousands of students who arrived. I never forgot the way he looked afterward and said, “God bless you.”

Charlie lived by that. He believed every effort, every word, every moment was to the glory of God.

Charlie Kirk on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” in April 2025

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