The White House shared a Truth Social post from Trump calling for all to pray for Kirk. (RELATED: Charlie Kirk Shot In Utah)
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” – President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/GqYC4QdhA1
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 10, 2025
Vice President JD Vance also called for prayers for Kirk, calling him a “genuinely good guy and a young father.”
Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 10, 2025
Cabnite members shared how federal agents are responding to the scene.
We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 10, 2025
FBI and ATF agents are on the scene. PRAY FOR CHARLIE. https://t.co/2Rkt0kTLV2
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) September 10, 2025
Prayers for Charlie Kirk.
An incredible Christian, American, and human being. May the healing hand of Jesus Christ be upon him.
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) September 10, 2025
Bryon and I are lifting up Charlie, Erika, and their family in our prayers right now.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) September 10, 2025
Praying for you brother, @charliekirk11! 🙏
— Lee Zeldin (@epaleezeldin) September 10, 2025
Utah senators responded to the incident as well.
Shots fired at @charliekirk11 event at Utah Valley University
This is a good time to pray
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) September 10, 2025
I am just now learning of a shooting on the campus of Utah Valley University during an event featuring Charlie Kirk. My heart goes out to Charlie, those in attendance, and their families. We are praying for his safety and the well-being of everyone impacted.
My team and I will…
— Senator John Curtis (@SenJohnCurtis) September 10, 2025
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said, “Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act.”
I am being briefed by law enforcement following the violence directed at Charlie Kirk during his visit to Utah Valley University today. We will continue to share updates.
Those responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life.
Americans of…
— Governor Cox (@GovCox) September 10, 2025
Other conservative leaders spoke out about Kirk in the aftermath of the shooting.
Please join us in praying for our good friend, Charlie Kirk.
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 10, 2025
I’ve been briefed on the shooting in Utah. Casey and I are praying for Charlie Kirk and his family.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) September 10, 2025
Leaders across the political aisle responded, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who wrote, “The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.”
The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 10, 2025
I am deeply disturbed by the shooting in Utah. Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family.
Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 10, 2025
The horrific shooting today at Utah Valley University is reprehensible. Political violence has absolutely no place in our nation.
All Americans should pray for Charlie Kirk’s recovery and hold the entire UVU community in our hearts as they endure the trauma of this gun violence.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 10, 2025
Horrifying news that Charlie Kirk has been shot. Praying for him and anyone else who was hurt in the shooting. Fuck.
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) September 10, 2025
I’m horrified by the shooting of Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah.
Political violence has no place in our country.
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) September 10, 2025
“I condemn this in the strongest terms. There is ZERO place in our great country for these horrendous acts of political violence,” Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said.
I condemn this in the strongest terms.
There is ZERO place in our great country for these horrendous acts of political violence.
We must find a better way forward.
May Charlie Kirk have a full and quick recovery. pic.twitter.com/S2DlqVXNai
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) September 10, 2025
Wow. The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting and absolutely unacceptable. There is no place for this type of violence in America. He is a father and a human being. Despite our differences, I truly hope he’s ok and makes a full recovery. Just insane.
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) September 10, 2025
Former White House special employee and Tesla founder Elon Musk added, “I sure hope Charlie makes it somehow.”
The shot looked real bad, but I sure hope Charlie makes it somehow
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 10, 2025