Today, America lost a good man. Charlie Kirk, founder and CEO of Turning
Point USA, died after being shot during a campus event at Utah Valley
University. He was 31 years old. He leaves behind his wife Erika
Frantzve, their children, and a movement built on faith, freedom, and the
belief that young Americans deserve a voice.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10
Kirk was speaking under a tent, answering questions about gang violence,
when a single bullet struck him in the neck. Despite immediate medical
attention, he died later that afternoon. The shooter remains at large.
A Christian Man with a Mission
Charlie Kirk was more than a political figure. He was a Christian,
a husband, a father, and a mentor to thousands of young people who felt unseen
in today’s cultural climate. His faith was not performative it was
foundational. He often spoke about the importance of knowing God, building
strong families, and living with purpose rooted in Christ.
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” — Joshua 24:15
His wife Erika described their shared mission as one of “ministry,
leadership, and evangelism,” and Kirk himself posted about the joy of teaching
his daughter to know God. For Charlie, Christianity wasn’t just a belief system
it was a call to action.
The Rhetoric That Fuels Violence
This tragedy didn’t happen in a vacuum. It happened in a country where
elected officials routinely use language like:
- “Trump
supporters are a threat to democracy.”
- “He has to be
eliminated.”
- “Put a bullseye
on him.”
- “Confront them
in public.”
These aren’t anonymous trolls. These are leaders. And while they may
claim metaphor, unstable individuals don’t process metaphor they act on
perceived permission.
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will
eat its fruit.” — Proverbs 18:21
The trickle-down resentment aimed at President Trump and his
supporters has created a climate where violence feels justified. Where
disagreement becomes dehumanization. Where faith becomes a target.
What Turning Point Stood For
Founded in 2012 when Kirk was just 18, Turning Point USA grew from
a garage startup into one of the most influential conservative youth
organizations in the country. Its mission: to promote freedom, faith, and
limited government on high school and college campuses.
TPUSA built a network of students, hosted thousands of campus events, and
created platforms for young conservatives to speak boldly. Kirk’s podcast,
media appearances, and campus tours reached millions of viewers, and his
content generated over 15 billion views in 2024 alone.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the
renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2
He didn’t just build a brand he built a movement. One that challenged
indoctrination, encouraged debate, and gave students permission to think
critically in environments that often-punished dissent.
It’s Time to Stop
This is not just a moment of mourning it’s a moment of reckoning. Our
government must learn to work together for the greater good of its people and
country. Until that shift occurs, the cycle of division and violence will
continue. It is not enough to condemn violence while ignoring the language that
fuels it.
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put
away from you, along with all malice.” — Ephesians 4:31
"Hate creates hate. And it trickles down."
It’s time to bring down the noise. It’s time to stop.
Author Disclaimer
This post was written by Susang6, a voice-centered writer, product
designer, and community advocate based in Missouri. Writing under a pen name to
protect personal privacy, Susang6 documents patterns of disruption, emotional
truth, and civic accountability through firsthand observation and citation-rich
storytelling. All opinions expressed here are grounded in personal research,
public records, and lived experience. Susang6 does not speak for any political
party or institution only for the clarity that comes from watching closely and
refusing to look away.
Author Reflection
As the author of this post, I write not from partisanship but from lived
experience and civic concern. The escalating rhetoric aimed at President Trump
and his supporters has reached a level that no longer serves dialogue,
democracy, or public safety. When political discourse becomes saturated with
hostility when phrases like “eliminate,” “threat,” or “bullseye” are used
casually by elected officials it creates a dangerous emotional climate. That
climate doesn’t just stay in headlines. It trickles down.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed
in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
Violence doesn’t begin with weapons it begins with words. Hate, when
repeated and amplified, breeds more hate. And when unstable individuals absorb
that language without context or restraint, the consequences are real,
immediate, and often irreversible.
Our government must learn to work together not for party dominance, but
for the greater good of its people and country. Until that shift occurs, the
cycle of division and violence will continue. It is not enough to condemn the
outcomes while ignoring the emotional fuel that drives them.
It’s time to bring down the noise. It’s time to stop.
Susang6
Voice-centered writer, observer, and advocate for emotional clarity in civic
discourse
Rhetoric from Democratic Leaders
These sources document the escalating language used by prominent
Democrats especially the “bullseye” comment and calls to “eliminate” Trump:
- 🧨 President Biden’s “bullseye” remark
Biden told donors in a private call: “It’s time to put Trump in the
bullseye.” He later admitted it was a mistake.
→ Fox News – Democrats have repeatedly used violent
rhetoric
- 🗣️ Rep. Dan Goldman: “He has to be eliminated”
Goldman made this statement in a televised interview, later walking it
back.
→ Newsweek – Democrats Must Stop Their Violent Rhetoric
- 🔥 David Plouffe: “He must be destroyed thoroughly”
A senior Harris advisor escalated the tone with this quote.
→ Donald J. Trump Newsroom – Democrats’ Rhetoric Inspired
Attempt
Charlie Kirk’s Christian Faith & Turning
Point USA Legacy
These sources confirm Charlie Kirk’s evangelical Christian beliefs,
his founding of Turning Point USA, and the organization’s national
impact:
- ✝️ Charlie Kirk’s Christian identity and ministry focus
Kirk described Christianity as the foundation of Western civilization and
built TPUSA with faith at its core.
→ Christian Educators Academy – Is Charlie Kirk Really a
Christian?
- 🏛️ Turning Point USA’s founding and growth
Founded in 2012 at age 18, TPUSA now has over 850 campus chapters and
250,000+ student members.
→ MSN – What Is Turning Point USA?
- 🎙️ Charlie Kirk’s role as a Christian political voice
Kirk promoted conservative activism as part of Jesus’ calling and rejected
the separation of church and state.
→ NBC News – Charlie Kirk and Christian Nationalism
