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World leaders reacted to news about conservative media personality and U.S. co-founder on Wednesday Charlie KirkThe 31-year-old husband and father of two were killed in a speech at Utah Valley University.
President Donald Trump Kirk, who was hospitalized after being shot and suffered a neck injury, was confirmed in a social media post.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, died at the age of 31 after shooting on campus in Utah
President Donald Trump shook hands with conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the next summit at the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 22, 2018. (Mark Wilson/Getty Image)
World Leaders Response
Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first Share his sadness In the news on social media, said: “Charlie Kirk was murdered for telling the truth and defending freedom.
He added: “He is a lion friend of Israel, he fights lies and stands high for the Jewish Christian civilization.” Israel.
“Sadly, this visit won’t happen. We’ve lost an incredible person,” Netanyahu added. “His infinite pride in America and his heroic belief in freedom of speech will leave a lasting impact. Rest, Charlie Kirk.”
Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Condolences were also expressed, and said on X that she was “shocked by the news of the killing of Charlie Kirk”.
“A cruel murder, profound harm to democracy and those who believe in freedom,” she said. “I express my condolences to his family, loved ones and the conservative community in the United States.”
Charile Kirk and his wife Erika Lane Frantzve and their two children in December 2024. (Charlie Kirk via Facebook)
Argentina
Argentina President Javier Miley Shared photos of himself with Kirk and former conservative Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and expressed condolences to Kirk’s family, “and all the young people in the world who admired him and listened to him.”
“It was a powerful spreader of Western liberty and staunch defenders,” Miley said, then called him “the victim of the cruel murder” and blamed “left”, although law enforcement officers have not confirmed who shot Kirk.
He added: “The whole world has lost an incredible person.”
U.K.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also expressed his condolences. Criticize all forms of political violence In an article on X, point out his “thinking tonight with Charlie Kirk’s loved ones.”
“What’s heartbreaking is that a young family has been robbed of their father and husband,” he added. “We all have to debate freely and freely without fear – there is no reason for political violence.”
Leaders across the UK have had many messages of outcry, including the UK reform leaders, Nigel Faragehe also shared his photos with Kirk and said: “This is a very dark day for American democracy.”
He added: “I feel sorry for Charlie, his wife and the children.”
Charile Kirk and his wife Erika Lane Frantzve and their two children were assassinated on September 10, 2025. (Erika Kirk via Instagram)
New Zealand
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters also condemned the rise of political violence and its threat Constitute democracy.
“It’s a pity that we live in a world that is different by guns,” he said on X, noting that Kirk’s death was not only “political violence” but also “assassination.”
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“The complete tragedy is that Kirk travels extensively around the university campus, debates with everyone, and is welcomed,” Peters said. “The nature of democracy is threatened worldwide and we must do our best to protect it.”
