Condemning Political Violence
The September 10, 2025 murder of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, marks another grim milestone in the rising tide of political violence across the United States. Kirk was fatally shot at 150+ yards while speaking to an audience of roughly 3,000 at Utah Valley University. Although law enforcement later recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle and a shoe impression, the shooter remains at large and the motive is still unknown. Security at the event, provided by Kirk’s private team and campus police, is now under intense scrutiny. Experts have already flagged gaps in rooftop access control, outdoor monitoring, and perimeter security; failures that left a public figure vulnerable. In June 2025, a MAGA extremist impersonating a police officer killed Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home, also killing their family dog. He then shot Senator John Hoffman and his spouse at their home. The assailant had a list of other targets, but his plans