President Donald Trump Announced Kirks’s Death on Truth Social. In Texas, Gov. Abbott Orders Flags Lowered in his Honor, Senator Cruz Remembers
"The Great and even Legendary Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.
"He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now he is no longer with us.
"Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family, Charlie, we love you!” President Trump wrote on the Truth Social.
"He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now he is no longer with us.
"Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family, Charlie, we love you!” President Trump wrote on the Truth Social.Governor Abbott Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Charlie Kirk
Governor Greg Abbott today directed all state government buildings to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff, in accordance with President Donald J. Trump's proclamation honoring the memory of Charlie Kirk.
The Governor released the following statement earlier today after the news of Kirk's death.
“Cecilia and I are heartbroken by the assassination and passing of Charlie Kirk,” said Governor Abbott. “Charlie’s voice was a beacon for millions of young Americans searching for truth, courage, and conviction.
"This senseless act of violence has no place in America. Our prayers are with Charlie’s family and his loved ones, especially the two young children he leaves behind. Texas stands with them in mourning and in honoring Charlie's enduring legacy.”
Flags should be returned to full-staff at sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Sen. Ted Cruz Statement on Turning Point USA Founder, Charlie Kirk
“Heidi and I are devastated and heartbroken. Charlie Kirk's murder was an act of unspeakable evil. Charlie was a close friend; we first met when he was just 18, and Turning Point was a nascent idea," said Sen. Cruz.
"Charlie was courageous, brilliant, compassionate, and powerfully honest. He was a strong Christian who boldly proclaimed the Gospel. Charlie loved our country deeply, and we will forever remember him and honor his legacy.
"Heidi and I are praying for his wife Erika and their two young children, and all of his family and loved ones. May God's comfort and love be upon them.
"May Charlie rest in peace, and may he forever rest in the loving embrace of the Lord,” Cruz said.
"Charlie was courageous, brilliant, compassionate, and powerfully honest. He was a strong Christian who boldly proclaimed the Gospel. Charlie loved our country deeply, and we will forever remember him and honor his legacy.
"Heidi and I are praying for his wife Erika and their two young children, and all of his family and loved ones. May God's comfort and love be upon them.
"May Charlie rest in peace, and may he forever rest in the loving embrace of the Lord,” Cruz said.
The Texas Insider joins America in mourning a great American, Mr. Charlie Kirk.
