Karoline Leavitt Shares Heartbreaking Note as She Recalls Old Ties With Charlie Kirk
The sudden assassination of Charlie Kirk has left the conservative movement in deep shock and mourning. The 31-year-old conservative activist was tragically killed after a bullet struck his neck during a heated on-campus debate in Utah. News of his death spread quickly, shaking the MAGA community and sparking an intense manhunt for his killer. Across the country, Republican leaders have been offering their condolences. Former President Donald Trump described the shooting as “a dark moment for America,” capturing the grief that many of his supporters are feeling.
At the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also paid tribute to Kirk, remembering him not just as a political figure, but as a mentor and friend. On Wednesday, she posted a heartfelt message alongside a photo of herself sitting beside Kirk. In her tribute, she recalled how he was “one of the first people” to believe in her when she ran for Congress at only 23 years old. She credited him with endorsing her grassroots campaign at a time when few others did.
Leavitt explained that Kirk’s belief in her was not unique—he had a gift for recognizing potential in young people across the country. According to her, Kirk inspired countless young conservatives to get involved in politics and fight for their values, which she believes helped shape the direction of American history. While mourning his loss, she assured his supporters that his impact will continue long after his passing, stating, “his legacy will live on.”
Her message also turned to Kirk’s family, offering prayers for his wife Erika and their two children. With compassion, she wrote that she hoped they would find comfort in knowing Kirk was “in Heaven with the Lord.” To strengthen her tribute, she ended with a Bible verse from John 11:25–26: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”
She closed her post with the words, “Rest in peace,” which drew an outpouring of responses from her followers. Many thanked her for honoring him so beautifully, sending messages of solidarity, love, and prayer. Some expressed how heartbreaking the loss was, while others reminded Americans that even in grief, differences should unite society rather than divide it.
Former President Trump also released a video message addressing the nation after Kirk’s death. On his Truth Social account, he honored Kirk as nothing less than an “American hero.” In his emotional post, Trump referred to him as “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk,” noting that he was admired by millions, “especially me.” He expressed sympathy on behalf of himself and Melania, telling Erika and the children, “Charlie, we love you.”
The assassination has left behind a heavy silence in conservative circles, with many still struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of a figure who, in their eyes, represented hope, inspiration, and the next generation of their movement. Yet through the grief, both supporters and leaders insist that Charlie Kirk’s name and work will not be forgotten.
