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Charlie Kirk shooting deepens divide in US politics

September 13, 2025

The assassination of the conservative activist and close Trump ally is the latest in a cycle of political violence in a deeply divided US.

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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. His widow, Erika Kirk, delivered an emotional statement on Friday, calling his death an act of evil and vowing to fight on.

The killing has reignited debates over political violence and free speech in the US, with calls for the death penalty echoing across conservative circles.

 Irfan Aftab, DW Journalist in Berlin, Germany
Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.