Local lawmakers have begun to react following the shooting of Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, at an event at a Utah college on Wednesday.
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On Wednesday, Beshear responded to the news of the shooting stating on X, "I strongly condemn the senseless attack on Charlie Kirk today. Political violence has no place in the United States of America. It further tears our country apart and sets us back versus moving us forward. Violence is always wrong. Period."
I strongly condemn the senseless attack on Charlie Kirk today. Political violence has no place in the United States of America. It further tears our country apart and sets us back versus moving us forward. Violence is always wrong. Period.
— Andy Beshear (@AndyBeshearKY) September 10, 2025
Congressman Andy Barr also reacted to the shooting, calling it a "national disgrace."
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a national disgrace and a wake up call for America. Enough is enough. I continue to pray for Charlie’s family during this unspeakable tragedy.
— Congressman Andy Barr (@RepAndyBarr) September 10, 2025
Senator Rand Paul released a statement, calling Kirk "gifted, fearless, and driven by a fierce love for his kids and country."
Charlie Kirk was relentless in his pursuit of open debate—even with his fiercest critics. Gifted, fearless, and driven by a fierce love for his kids and country, he faced the risks head-on because he believed in a better future.
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) September 10, 2025
He sounded the alarm of rising political violence…
Representative Thomas Massie said on X that his "heart is broken for Charlie Kirk and my prayers are with his friends and family."
My heart is broken for Charlie Kirk and my prayers are with his friends and family.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) September 10, 2025
Our country was founded on principles of free speech and open political discourse.
Nothing justifies violence against any voice on the left or right of today’s debates.
The Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement regarding the tragic incident:
“What happened today in Utah isn’t just a tragedy but a despicable act of political violence that has no place in our democracy. No American, Democrat or Republican, should live in fear of becoming a target based on what they believe or how they vote. Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk’s family and with the students and staff impacted by today’s senseless events.”
