Political personalities react to Charlie Kirk's murder: ‘His sense of patriotism will resonate for decades to come’

"This is a grim moment for America." So said President Donald Trump during a message to Americans following news of the murder of Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA.

"I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. Charlie inspired millions and tonight all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror," the president said in a video posted on his social media.

In that sense, the president highlighted that Kirk became "a martyr for truth and freedom". He sent a message of solidarity to the activist's family. In addition, he criticized the discourse of the radical left and explained that - in his opinion - it encourages these acts of violence.

"This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today, and it must stop right now. My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity", Trump assured.

First lady Melania Trump also referred to the assassination and sent a message of condolences for his family members. She noted that Kirk's life "should serve as a symbolic reminder that a compassionate awareness elevates family, love, and country."

"Charlie’s children will be raised with stories instead of memories, photographs instead of laughter, and silence where their father’s voice should have echoed," the first lady said.

Vice President J.D. Vance recounted how he met Kirk. He recalled how he was one of the first people he called when he thought about running for the Senate in early 2021 and also the support he received when he decided to enter the vice presidential race.

In addition, he detailed Kirk's faith in God and noted that he "genuinely believed in and loved Jesus Christ." The vice president also recounted that he had been praying for the health of who he described as his friend.

"God didn't answer those prayers, and that's OK. He had other plans. And now that Charlie is in heaven, I'll ask him to talk to big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends, and the country he loved so dearly," Vance said.

Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson argued that the country needs a "sharp debate without hatred, conviction with compassion." He stressed that was what drove Kirk and that should inspire the rest of Americans.

"He believed in reconciliation - that even in disagreement, we must leave the door open to heal divides," Johnson said.

For Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Charlie Kirk's commitment and life to the country's future generations and "sense of patriotism will resonate for decades to come."

Other members of the administration such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr, secretary of health, and Pete Hegseth, secretary of war, also sent messages of sympathy. In fact, Hegseth addressed the soldiers after learning of Kirk's murder and emphasized his Christian faith.

"There is no place in our country for this kind of violence"

In the Democratic Party, former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris referred to the fact and assured that this type of violence should not be accepted in the country. Both leaders did so in brief messages posted on social networks.

"Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children," Obama wrote.

Similar was the message from former President Joe Biden, who assured that in the United States there is no place for this type of violence. "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," Biden stressed.