Create account

Coverage dated September 9, 2025

Trump urges prayers for Charlie Kirk

Headline from The Hill

President Trump called for prayers for conservative activist Charlie Kirk after the co-founder of Turning Point USA appeared to be struck by a gunshot on Wednesday while appearing at an event at Utah Valley University. “We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot.

The Hill's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Earlier updates in this story

Read the reports

Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hill

    Trump urges prayers for Charlie Kirk (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump called for prayers for conservative activist Charlie Kirk after the co-founder of Turning Point USA appeared to be struck by a gunshot on Wednesday while appearing at an event at Utah Valley University. “We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Trump and Vance lead well-wishers after Charlie Kirk is shot (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump, Vance, other Trump administration officials, and Congress members urged prayer for Charlie Kirk following a shooting.

  3. The Hill

    Lawmakers call for prayers, condemn Charlie Kirk shooting (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    GOP lawmakers offer prayers after Charlie Kirk, conservative speaker, is shot at an event. President Trump later confirms his death.

  4. Fox News

    Trump responds to Charlie Kirk shooting: 'We must all pray' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    President Trump called for Americans to pray for Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and founder of TPUSA, after he was shot.

  5. Variety

    Trump Reacts to Shooting of MAGA Influencer Charlie Kirk: ‘God Bless Him!’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    President Trump called on supporters to pray for MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot while giving a talk at a Utah university on Wednesday.