The news out of Orem, Utah, on Wednesday afternoon has been stunning as TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk was shot during an event there on the campus. Our Jennifer Van Laar had the breaking on that.
READ MORE: BREAKING: Charlie Kirk Shot at TPUSA Event at Utah Valley University
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to post invite prayer for Charlie Kirk.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 10, 2025
We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!
Vice President JD Vance echoed the call for prayer in two separate posts.
Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025
Dear God, protect Charlie in his darkest hour. pic.twitter.com/RqNYfHLs2b
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also called for prayer for Charlie.
Please join me in prayer for a true patriot, Charlie Kirk, and his family.
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) September 10, 2025
Both FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi weighed in and confirmed that the FBI and ATF are responding to the scene.
FBI and ATF agents are on the scene. PRAY FOR CHARLIE. https://t.co/2Rkt0kTLV2
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) September 10, 2025
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also joined his Trump administration colleagues in praying for Kirk.
Prayers for Charlie Kirk.
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) September 10, 2025
An incredible Christian, American, and human being. May the healing hand of Jesus Christ be upon him.
This is a developing story. RedState will provide further details as they become available.
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