House Speaker Michael Johnson Sunday vowed to forward Charlie Kirk’s message and defend his memory for those who celebrated his assassination and misunderstood his legacy.
gentlemen. JohnsonLouisiana Republicans say elected leaders must also do their part to “reject speech.”
“Our friends Charlie Don’t want us to be swallowed by despair; he wants us to push his message forward, and that’s what will happen. Johnson said on Sunday Fox News.
gentlemen. Kirkthe co-founder of the U.S. Turning Point was shot dead while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The killings led to support from 31-year-old conservative activists nationwide and globally.
Law enforcement officers arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, on charges of murdering Mr. Kirk. Mr Robinson is expected to be officially charged this week.
Law enforcement continues to investigate what prompted the shooting suspect.
gentlemen. Johnson Other members of the Council plan to hold a candlelight vigil on Sunday evening in honor of Mr. Kirk.
gentlemen. Johnson The shooting has debated the nation and Capitol Hill, and Republican and Democratic lawmakers know: “People have to stop developing simple policy differences based on the existence threat to our democracy and all these phrases you’ve been hearing.”
“You can’t call the other side of the state fascists and enemies, nor do you understand that some people in our society will act with such hints and do crazy and dangerous things,” the House Speaker said.
gentlemen. Johnson Sir said Kirk It is a Christian who “loves” the people he debates and understands that the Bible teaches “our battle is not against the flesh and blood, but against the princess and spiritual darkness.”
“Charlie understands that as he said in Ephesians 6, he put on all the armor of God and promoted the truth toward the truth, which is exactly what he did,” Johnson explain. “That’s what his legacy represents.”
gentlemen. Johnson It also said his team is taking House members’ safety seriously.
“We are considering all options for increasing safety measures so that they provide a lot of coverage for their residential safety and personal safety,” he said.
