An murderer lower brief the lifetime of Charlie Kirk, a devoted patriot, chief, and – above all – a father and a husband. I’m heartbroken for his spouse, youngsters, family members, and tens of millions of individuals throughout the nation who – like me – are mourning the lack of a large of the conservative motion.
Charlie was an amazing man who completed extra in simply 31 years than nearly any political thinker or organizer I do know. He impressed tens of millions of individuals by selling the values that we maintain most pricey on this nation. He was an advocate for freedom of speech and all the time allowed these with completely different opinions be heard. He used his platform to ask wholesome political dialogue and encourage youthful Americans to get in politics. And he did all of it peacefully and with a love and real concern for these he debated.
As the chairman of the Republican Party, I’ve heard from numerous younger conservatives who say that Charlie and Turning Point USA – the group he based – are the rationale they’re in politics. Like me, they have been impressed on the sight of a younger man who boldly and clearly gave voice to conservative values and insurance policies, irrespective of how hostile the group or opponent.
Without worry, Charlie stood for the ideas this nation was based on: freedom of speech, liberty, justice, and religion. This disgusting assault was not simply on the person, however on the values he held pricey, those he fought for, and those he finally died for.
People attend a vigil for Charlie Kirk on September 12, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
A person visits a memorial for Charlie Kirk on the Turning Point USA headquarters on September 12, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
As President Trump mentioned, Charlie was “a large of his era, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to tens of millions and tens of millions of individuals,” and he’s completely right. Charlie’s affect on the youth of America helped win again the White House in 2024 and undoubtedly pushed Republicans within the House and the Senate over the road, permitting for GOP majorities in each chambers.
His dedication to educating school college students on conservative values and serving to candidates throughout the nation register may have a long-lasting affect on future elections. The motion he began will proceed to unfold and assist the beliefs of our founders and nice conservative leaders.
Charlie’s political legacy reached teams of voters conservatives and Republicans had not reached earlier than, and motivating tens of millions to be part of one thing larger than themselves. His affect can be felt for generations to come back. We might by no means have thanked him sufficient.
Rest in peace, Charlie.
Joe Gruters is the chairman of the Republican National Committee.
