Charlie Kirk Murder Investigation: Trump Speaks On Progress, Comforts Erika Kirk

President Donald Trump said investigators are making “great strides” in the search for Charlie Kirk’s assassin, following the conservative activist’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University. Speaking from the White House lawn, Trump called the attack “disgraceful” and vowed the shooter would be dealt with appropriately. He revealed he spoke at length with Kirk’s widow, Erika, describing her as “absolutely devastated.” The FBI has released two images of a person of interest connected to the deadly shooting, while Trump urged Americans not to respond with violence, highlighting Kirk’s advocacy for nonviolence. Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while answering a question on mass shootings during an open debate.