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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is championing an effort by members of Congress to place a statue of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot Wednesday, in the U.S. Capitol. The Florida congresswoman posted on the social media platform X a letter she and several other House members sent to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., urging him to honor the Turning Point USA founder with the memorial. I owe my entire political career to Charlie Kirk. I would quite literally not be in office today if it weren’t for him. Even when my own party was working against me, Charlie endorsed me and campaigned to help me win election.Today, I am urging @SpeakerJohnson to place a statue… pic.twitter.com/CvWm7Z3bQ0— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) September 11, 2025 “This is not a symbolic gesture, but a permanent testament to his life’s work, his courage, and his sacrifice. It will stand as a reminder that political disagreement must never be answered with violence, and that the fight for truth must carry on,” reads the letter, co-signed by 15 fellow congressional Republicans. Luna attributed her own political success to Kirk in a comment posted with the letter, writing on X, “I owe my entire political career to Charlie Kirk. I would quite literally not be in office today if it weren’t for him.” Kirk, set to be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump in the wake of Kirk’s assassination this week at a speaking engagement in Utah, was well-known for founding Turning Point USA, a grassroots organization that promotes conservative values on college campuses across the country. He was also a prominent adviser to the president and led voting drives through Turning Point Action.  “Charlie Kirk was a tireless voice for freedom. He dedicated his life to sharing the love of Christ with others and building the next generation of conservatives. His impact on our movement and on the future of this nation is undeniable. A statue of Charlie Kirk in the United States Capitol would be a fitting way to honor his legacy and remind generations to come of his unwavering commitment to liberty,” Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., a signatory of the congressional letter, told The Daily Signal.  Statues of well-known Americans are replete throughout the Capitol building, but especially in National Statuary Hall, a chamber in the Capitol building located south of the Rotunda. The National Statuary Hall Collection is composed of two statues per U.S. state that are displayed in the Capitol. A state’s statues must be approved by the legislature of the state in question. A statue of Kirk, a native of Illinois, would likely not pass through the Democrat-controlled Illinois General Assembly, thus necessitating a different approach for approval.  Kirk’s popular podcast also showcased his devout Christian faith, which the letter notes.  “Charlie was also a man of deep faith whose devotion to his Christianity guided every word he spoke and every cause he embraced. He reminded this nation that our values—faith, family, and freedom—are not negotiable,” the letter explained, adding, “He loved Jesus Christ with his whole heart, and it was that love that gave him the courage to stand strong in the face of hostility.” Some Republican members of Congress also introduced a resolution on Thursday condemning Kirk’s assassination and honoring his accomplishments. On Friday, law enforcement officers announced that they had arrested a suspect in Kirk’s killing. The Turning Point founder leaves behind a wife and two young children and a legacy that touched generations of young men and women.  The post 16 Members of Congress Call for Statue of Charlie Kirk in Capitol appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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From his founding of Turning Point USA at age 18 to his creation of the largest conservative youth activist organization in the country, Charlie Kirk’s legacy of contribution to American society is chronicled in a new PragerU video paying tribute to Kirk following his assassination at a Utah university event on Wednesday. The video recalls Kirk’s impact as an author, campus spokesman for conservative thought and Judeo-Christian values and founder of Turning Point USA, which has a presence on more than 3,000 high school and college campuses nationwide and more than 650,000 lifetime student members. It recalls a 2019 fireside chat with Kirk hosted by PragerU Founder Dennis Prager, in which Kirk explained that his mission was to promote mutual learning through debate and that, when he dies, he wanted to be remembered for the courage of his faith. A bold speaker, author, and devout Christian, @CharlieKirk11 inspired millions to stand for truth, faith, and freedom. In Memory of Charlie Kirk. — PragerU (@prageru) September 12, 2025 Kirk hosted several short PragerU educational videos, such as “Game of Loans,” in which he explains the dangers of government student loans and how they drive up tuition costs and diminish the quality of education universities provide. Kirk’s “Game of Loans” video and fireside chat are embedded below.

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith made it clear where he stands concerning people on the left celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.Kirk's untimely death has led to poignant and powerful remembrances of the conservative activist, but many on the left have used the occasion to mock and ridicule the incident. Some have lost jobs and careers over expressing their ghoulish glee.'I don't care what his political beliefs were! I don't care what he felt! I care about the fact that a man was gunned down in front of two of his children!' Smith addressed the issue in a tirade on his show excoriating those who would place their politics above their empathy and humanity."I'm a black man born in America. I know the problems that exist in this country! But I also know there's far more good people than there are bad people in this country regardless of who you are, what your ethnic background is! White, black, Hispanic, and beyond!" he said passionately."I'm in studio here in Las Vegas, and I'm looking outside, and I see people looking at me and smiling, and saying, 'What's up, Stephen A.?' They don't look anything like me! And I don't care because they're showing me love, and I'm showing love right back to them!" Smith added."At some point in time, we got to recognize — can't just speak about it. Can't just give lip service to when such a vile act takes place, and we gonna give lip service to the tragedy of the moment and then within 24 hours we move on with our lives like nothing happened.""Something did happen!""I don't care what his political beliefs were! I don't care what he felt! I care about the fact that a man was gunned down in front of two of his children who are 5 years of age or less," Smith concluded. "That he's dead at the age of 31. That his wife is a widow. That his children are fatherless because his ideas and his beliefs differed from somebody else, apparently.""And then I'm going online, and I'm seeing people celebrating it! Shame! Shame on you!"RELATED: Ilhan Omar mocks Trump and others for praising Charlie Kirk: 'These people are full of s**t!' Video of Smith's tirade was posted to social media, where it quickly went viral with millions of views.President Donald Trump announced Friday morning that the shooting suspect had turned himself in to law enforcement officials after being persuaded by his family members.The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who allegedly left hints about his motivation on messages engraved on bullets found by investigators. Some were anti-fascist messages, while another referred to a meme mocking furries, according to Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox."We got him," said Cox.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Officials have filed an affidavit with intended charges against Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin, NBC News reported.Tyler Robinson, 22 — who is now in custody — is expected to be charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, the news network reported, citing the probable cause affidavit.'I am shocked, very shocked.'Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray is planning to file formal charges against Robinson on Tuesday, NBC News said, adding that all the offenses are state charges.Officials said early Friday that Robinson was taken to the Utah County Jail. A judge ordered Robinson held without bail, the Associated Press said, adding that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said Robinson is believed to have acted alone. Officials have repeatedly stated they will go for the death penalty in this case.Blaze News reported Friday morning that President Donald Trump said Kirk's suspected assassin was in custody. Kirk was killed after a single shot to his neck Wednesday at Utah Valley University while presiding over one of his wildly popular speaking events directed toward college students.Officials released video just after the shooting showing their "person of interest" running across the rooftop of a UVU building, jumping to the grass below, and escaping into a wooded area on foot.RELATED: Antifa, gay furries, and bomb codes? What the engravings on the Kirk assassination bullets may mean A law enforcement official told the AP that Robinson’s father recognized him from images authorities released and encouraged his son to turn himself in. The outlet, citing the official, said his son refused at first but then changed his mind. His father reached out for help to a youth pastor, who helped Robinson turn himself in, the AP added.RELATED: 'We got him': Tyler Robinson — suspected Charlie Kirk assassin — is in custody, officials say State and federal court records don't show any prior criminal cases involving Robinson, the outlet reported, adding that officials from all military service branches confirmed Robinson has no affiliation with them.The AP added Friday that a heavy police presence was outside the house of Robinson's family in St. George, Utah, as media arrived. The outlet said window coverings were drawn, and a pickup truck was parked in front of the home on the street, blocking access to the driveway.Kristin Schwiermann — a neighbor of the Robinson's family — told NBC News said he was "smart," "quiet," and "never caused any problems.""It was just a shock," Schwiermann added to the news network. "I am shocked, very shocked."She told NBC News she learned from her son that Robinson had been named as a suspect: "My son texted me and said, 'Hey, this is Tyler Robinson that lives three doors down.' And I’m like, 'No, it can’t be.' It’s shocking. That’s not who’s in our neighborhood. I feel for his mom. … She’s a great mom, and he has a great dad."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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