In reaction to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, multiple former U.S. presidents and vice presidents have released statements – from both sides of the political aisle.
Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote, “Karen and I are shocked and saddened to learn of Charlie Kirk’s passing. We are praying for his wife Erika, his entire family and all who loved and admired this truly good man. God Bless Charlie Kirk.🙏🏻.”
Karen and I are shocked and saddened to learn of Charlie Kirk’s passing. We are praying for his wife Erika, his entire family and all who loved and admired this truly good man. God Bless Charlie Kirk.🙏🏻
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) September 10, 2025
From former President George W. Bush: “Today, a young man was murdered in cold blood while expressing his political views. It happened on a college campus, where the open exchange of opposing ideas should be sacrosanct.”
“Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square. Members of other political parties are not our enemies; they are our fellow citizens. May God bless Charlie Kirk and his family, and may God guide America toward civility.”
Statement by President George W. Bush:
“Today, a young man was murdered in cold blood while expressing his political views. It happened on a college campus, where the open exchange of opposing ideas should be sacrosanct. Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public…
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) September 10, 2025
Former President Bill Clinton wrote: “I’m saddened and angered by Charlie Kirk’s murder. And I hope we all go through some serious introspection and redouble our efforts to engage in debate passionately, yet peacefully. Hillary and I are keeping Erika, their two young children, and their family in our prayers.”
I’m saddened and angered by Charlie Kirk’s murder. And I hope we all go through some serious introspection and redouble our efforts to engage in debate passionately, yet peacefully. Hillary and I are keeping Erika, their two young children, and their family in our prayers.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 10, 2025
Former President Barack Obama claimed the shooter’s motive is still unknown.
He wrote: “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.”
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
A statement from Joe Biden’s X account reads: “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.”
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
Kamala Harris released the following statement:
“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.”
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
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