Trump, US right dub Charlie Kirk a 'martyr' after murder | News Flash

WASHINGTON, Sept 11, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump led prominent voices in the MAGA movement Wednesday to describe right-wing activist Charlie Kirk as a "martyr" for conservative values after he was shot dead at a Utah university. Kirk "fought for liberty, democracy, justice and the American people. He's a martyr for truth and freedom," the 79-year-old Republican said in a video posted to his Truth Social platform. With millions of online followers and a knack for viral videos, Kirk founded Turning Point USA, which became the largest group representing young conservatives. "The movement that Charlie Kirk started will never end," Jack Posobiec, a politically aligned influencer, said in a conversation with Steve Bannon, who also hails from the...