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- 12-Sep-2025 09:46 AM IST
Charlie Kirk News: On Thursday, the body of America's famous conservative activist Charlie Kirk reached his home state of Arizona. He was taken from Salt Lake City to Phoenix via a special aircraft Air Force Two. US Vice President J.D. Vance, his wife Usha Vance, and Charlie's wife Erica Kirk were on board the plane. This journey was organized as a tribute to Kirk and his last farewell. When the plane reached Phoenix, Vice President Vance and uniformed army personnel shouldered Kirk's coffin. The scene was very emotional, where Vance looked emotional while bidding a final farewell to his friend. Both women, Usha and Erica, were in black dresses and sunglasses, while Vance was seen in a dark suit.Charlie Kirk's murder: A shocking incidentCharlie Kirk died this week during an open-debate program at Utah Valley University. He was gunned down by an unknown assailant in this incident that took place in Orem, Utah. This place is about 64 kilometers away from Salt Lake City. This incident shook the American political and academic world. There has been progress in the investigation of Kirk's murder, and President Donald Trump has assured strict action in this case.Trump's emotional conversation with Erica on phonePresident Donald Trump spoke to Charlie Kirk's wife Erica on phone. He said, "I spoke to Erica. We had a long conversation and she is completely broken, as you can imagine." Trump called the accused a "beast" and said, "He will be caught soon. What he did was shameful. Charlie Kirk was a great person, especially for the youth. We will catch him (the culprit) and take appropriate action against him." This statement of Trump shows his respect for Kirk and the seriousness of this case.Vance and Kirk's deep friendshipVice President J.D. Vance shared an emotional post on social media on Wednesday night, recalling his friendship with Kirk. He wrote, "Our friendship began when I appeared on Tucker Carlson's show and Kirk called and praised me. From that moment our friendship deepened." Vance also told that Kirk considered him the ideal vice presidential candidate for President Trump and always asked about the well-being of his family. This friendship became a deep personal loss for Vance after Kirk's death.Charlie Kirk: An influential personalityCharlie Kirk was the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. This organization is a leading platform of the youth-centered conservative movement in America, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk contributed significantly to connecting youth with conservative values and raising political awareness through his work. His murder has deeply shocked not only his family and supporters, but the entire American conservative community.Upcoming steps: funeral and investigationCharlie Kirk's funeral will take place in the coming days in Arizona in the presence of his family and supporters. Meanwhile, the investigation into his killing is in full swing. Authorities and President Trump have promised swift and strong action. Remembering Kirk's legacy and contributions, his supporters and organizations are vowing to carry on his mission.
#WATCH | Washington, DC | On the assassination of Charlie Kirk, US President Donald Trump says, "I spoke to Erica, his wife. We had a long talk and she is absolutely devastated, as you can imagine... Progress is being made (to find the accused). I think he is an animal. A total… pic.twitter.com/0VeV4nJQld
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