The White House posted an emotional tribute video honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy on the anniversary of the conservative activist’s assassination.
The video posted on Thursday morning comes exactly one year after Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University by a man investigators say was motivated by his far-Left views. Kirk, the founder of activist organization Turning Point USA, was a close ally of President Donald Trump and instrumental in Trump’s election victory in 2024.
“One year ago, we tragically lost a fearless patriot. A champion for freedom and for our country,” the White House posted on social media. “Charlie Kirk changed the course of American history. His courage, conviction, and love of country will never be forgotten.”
The video posted by the White House included footage and audio from Kirk’s speeches across the country.
“You know you are part of something bigger than yourself. You know that you are part of the most exciting, diverse, powerful movement in the history of this country. This movement is about the citizens versus the oligarchs,” Kirk is heard saying in the video. “This movement is about we the people versus the ruling class. This movement is about America versus the globalists. This movement is about all of us against them.”
Trump also honored Kirk during his speech Wednesday night at the Republican Midterm Convention in Texas.
“One year ago tomorrow, a far-Left extremist assassinated my great friend and conservative voice Charlie Kirk because Charlie Kirk spoke the truth,” Trump said. “What shocked millions of Americans was not only the fact that Charlie was murdered, as bad as it was, but also how many people made an excuse for it or cheered for it. They were cheering, some people, sick people.”
Tributes to Kirk poured in Thursday from other top White House officials.
“Charlie Kirk had a unique gift for articulating the good — the goodness of family, faith, and America. One year ago today, he was killed for it,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted. “We’ll honor his legacy by building great things and holding to account the enemies of civilization.”
Attorney General Todd Blanche said Kirk inspired millions through his activism.
“One year ago, our nation witnessed pure evil when Charlie Kirk was taken from us. Charlie was a fearless advocate for his beliefs, a devoted husband and father, and a man whose faith and love of country inspired millions of Americans,” Blanche said. “Our thoughts and prayers remain with Erika, their children, and the entire Kirk family. His legacy will live on.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth focused on Kirk’s devout Christian faith.
“A year ago, we lost the incredible Charlie Kirk. His courage, conviction, and unwavering faith left a generational impact — and ignited a spiritual revival — inside our great Republic,” he said. “We will never forget Charlie, but take great refuge in the fact that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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