Sep 10, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Hill leaders denounce political violence after attack on Charlie Kirk

Hans Nichols

This is Charlie Kirk — Charlie Kirk at an event in May. Michael Ho Wai Lee/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Senior lawmakers of both parties condemned political violence and called for prayers on Wednesday after Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.

Why it matters: Congress is processing the horrific attack in real time, with both Democrats and Republicans denouncing the shooting.

"There is no place in our country for political violence. Period, full stop," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on X. "Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk."
"Political violence has no place in America," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on X. "This shooting is horrifying, and I'm praying for Charlie Kirk and his family."
"Please join us in praying for our good friend, Charlie Kirk," said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on X.
"Political violence is NEVER acceptable," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y) on X. "My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family."

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