State Reaction to the Death of Charlie Kirk
Gov. Pillen Reacts to Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk; Nebraskans Asked to Fly Flags at Half-Staff
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in reaction to the death of 31-year-old Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a conservative commentator, activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while taking part in an event at Utah Valley University earlier today.
“The news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination is devastating, not only for conservatives, but for supporters of liberty and free expression everywhere. Charlie stood fearlessly, not only for his own beliefs, but for engagement and debate. Indeed, he was doing just that when he died. He inspired countless young people with his principled activism, including on campus right here in Nebraska.
Suzanne and I are deeply saddened by this act of senseless political violence, and I ask that all Nebraskans pray for God’s grace and comfort to be brought to his wife and young kids. We must condemn and end political violence in America.”
Gov. Pillen is also asking that Nebraskans heed the proclamation issued this afternoon by President Trump requesting that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff, starting immediately and until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14, in memory of Kirk. In alignment with the President’s order, all state, POW and other flags should also be flown at half-staff.
Ricketts Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after it was announced that Charlie Kirk died following a shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday:
“Charlie Kirk was participating in the very American act of political dialogue when he was taken from us. He was a husband, son, and father of two little children. Political violence is anti-American. It’s an attack against our very values. It’s an attack on our republic. In our great country, we settle our disagreements with ballots, not bullets. Please join me in prayer for his family as they mourn.”
Smith Statement on Death of Charlie Kirk
Washington, D.C. – Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after it was reported Charlie Kirk, Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
"The loss of Charlie Kirk marks a tragic day for American politics. Charlie was a patriot who lived his conservative values by championing free speech for all. Regardless of viewpoint, political violence is never acceptable. My prayers are with his wife and young children. May the investigation to bring his killer to justice be swift and successful."