Big Names React To The Capture Of Charlie Kirk’s Assassin
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative voice, sent ripples through American politics and media on September 10, 2025. Kirk was fatally shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, attended by around 3,000 supporters. The single gunshot, fired from a rooftop across from the outdoor stage, ended the life of a man who had become a symbol of youth conservatism.
Just 33 hours later, on September 12, authorities announced the capture of 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, a Utah resident whose family and friends played a pivotal role in his surrender. The rapid arrest, hailed as “historic progress” by FBI Director Kash Patel, drew immediate reactions from political heavyweights, celebrities, and influencers, highlighting the deep divisions in U.S. discourse.
President Donald Trump Reacts To The Capture Of Charlie Kirk’s Assassin
President Donald Trump, a close ally of Kirk who credited him with influencing his 2024 electoral success, was among the first to respond. In a Fox News interview on “Fox & Friends” that morning, Trump confirmed the capture with a sense of vindication: “With a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody. Everyone did a great job.” As further reported by NBC News, Trump emphasized that a family member and a pastor had turned Robinson in, adding, “Essentially, someone that was very close to him turned him in.”
President Trump, who ordered flags at half-staff and planned to attend Kirk’s funeral, expressed hope for the death penalty, stating, “I hope the person who assassinated Kirk gets the death penalty.” His Oval Office video address the previous evening had already framed the killing as an “assassination” aimed at silencing Kirk’s patriotic message, calling him “the best of America.” Trump’s words resonated with supporters, who saw the arrest as swift justice in an era of escalating political violence.
How Other Prominent Names Reacted To The Capture Of Charlie Kirk’s Killer
Vice President JD Vance, a close friend of Kirk’s and a beneficiary of Turning Point USA, echoed this sentiment on social media. Accompanying Kirk’s family on Air Force Two to transport his casket to Phoenix, Vance posted on X: “I am grateful to Governor Spencer Cox, Utah law enforcement, Kash Patel, and the FBI for giving this case the time, resources, and hard work it deserved. This is a big breakthrough, and everyone who helped–from the law enforcement professionals to the people giving tips–deserves our credit and gratitude.” He went on to ask for prayers for Kirk’s widow, Erica Kirk, and their two small children.
Meghan McCain, daughter of the late senator John McCain and a media personality, was more fiery: “Death penalty,” McCain wrote in an X response to the breaking news that Charlie Kirk’s shooter was in police custody. Though she isn’t a traditional celebrity, McCain is a major conservative voice. She has even appeared on TV shows like The View.
Piers Morgan, the outspoken British broadcaster, reacted swiftly to the arrest of Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination. He wrote, “Charlie Kirk’s assassin, Tyler Robinson, 22, killed him because he hated his opinions and thought he was a fascist. Yet ironically, HE was the fascist, killing someone to silence their opposing views. The woke left love to say ‘speech is violent.’ It’s not – violence is.”
These reactions, while varied, converged on relief at the capture and a plea against further violence. Overall, the celebrity responses highlighted a rare moment of cross-aisle consensus: the arrest brings closure, but healing America’s wounds requires more than handcuffs. The suspect will be officially charged on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
