Senator Mike Lee has made several public statements regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed during an event at Utah Valley University. On September 10, 2025, Lee posted on his social media account: “I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”
Later that day, Lee issued another statement describing Kirk’s influence and condemning the violence: “Charlie Kirk was an American patriot, an inspiration to countless young people to stand up and defend the timeless truths that make our country great.
This murder was a cowardly act of violence, an attack on champions of freedom like Charlie, the students who gathered for” (September 10, 2025).
In a post early the following morning, Lee reiterated his admiration for Kirk and mourned his loss: “Charlie Kirk stood for truth and freedom.
He was assassinated in an evil act of cowardice.
I will miss him. This country will miss him. And Charlie’s patriotic vision of America will win.” (September 11, 2025).
Charlie Kirk was known as a conservative activist and commentator who founded Turning Point USA in 2012. The organization is recognized for its advocacy on college campuses and its efforts to promote conservative values among young Americans.
The incident at Utah Valley University prompted reactions from political figures and raised concerns about safety at campus events. Senator Mike Lee represents Utah in the United States Senate.
