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Although a man of God Brantley Gilbert After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, he is struggling with faith and forgiveness.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the national star’s “angry” at him is revealed Kirk’s “meaningless” murder And explains why he found it difficult to show grace during these difficult times.
“I’m honestly trying to be careful. My wife sent me back to the church and stuff, and I can say Charlie is an inspiring character in this chapter of my life and I’m working on reintroduction.” “My Wife More Firm faith and show more grace than I do. I’m very angry, I’m still angry. ”
“I know my faith in Christianity encourages me to show love and show it to my brothers and sisters, and it’s hard for me to do it right now,” he continued. “I’ve always been a person who is trying to keep the platform aimed at supporting active members, veterans, children. We’re really trying to keep our message positive.”
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, died at the age of 31 after shooting on campus in Utah
Country singer Brantley Gilbert is struggling to forgive after Charlie Kirk’s “meaningless” murder. (Getty Image)
Gilbert said he made “conscious efforts” to stay away from politics, but it was getting harder because of the division of the country.
“It’s inevitable for me to see some differences and see leaders calling for violence. Then, when violence happens, take a step back and walk away, ‘We don’t support this, we don’t support this.’ You call it,” he said.
He continued: “I should have prayed for those who we make comments like this, those who have the hearts in that place, I haven’t.” “I’m honestly angry. I think a lot of us are angry. Many of us are tired of it.”
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“If you want to call it a mental health issue, or what do you think about it, don’t condemn the murder of an innocent person, you know, like these people ignore the fact that two children wake up without a dad. A wife without a dad. A wife without a husband and our country wakes up, without a man, and without a man devotes his life to improve his life.”
“It’s pointless. I don’t understand, it p — let me go.”
Country star said he felt “fed up” with the country’s division. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Last week, Gilbert – currently on the “Tattoo Tour 2025” – lead the crowd in silence to honor Kirk At a performance in Maryland On Friday.
“How powerful is silence,” he said. “But how powerful is freedom of speech.”
Gilbert continued: “I don’t care if you left, right, black, white, you want to be someone today or tomorrow, whatever, you’ve never celebrated such a coward.”
Gilbert told Fox News Digital that the silence was “deafening”.
“To thousands of people, it’s very powerful to be completely silent.
Gilbert temporarily led the crowd at last week’s performance in Marlyland. (Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
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Kirk, 31, was assassinated at a turning point event in the United States Utah Valley University September 10 in Orem. Later that day, he was pronounced dead.
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Authorities identified the murder suspect as Tyler Robinson, 22, who lives with a 22-year-old roommate who is transitioning from male to female.
President Donald TrumpSecretary of State Marco Rubio and other prominent politicians Vice President JD Vance will address Sunday at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, at an event honoring Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk, founder and executive director of the American Turnaround Point, passed away on September 10. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty)
The website Fight ForghorCharlie.com also lists other spokespersons, including Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Tulsi GabbardDonald Trump Jr., Stephen Miller and Sergio Gor.
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Despite the ongoing divisions within the country, Gilbert told Fox News Digital that he is still praying for solidarity.
“I mean, I think that’s hope, right? Again, I try to stay positive, hopeful and encouraged. If I feel that way now, I’d be lying.”
“It seems like we’re another way. You know, honestly, the only way I’ve seen this become right, the only way I’ve seen us bringing the nation back together is to return it to God.”
“I believe in God, believe in the Bible, we are doing a lot of things in the other direction, and that’s about me.”
