“The loss to the conservative movement is deep”: Idaho lawmakers react to killing of Charlie Kirk

Idaho lawmakers are reacting to the fatal shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.

Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.

President Trump announced Kirk’s death on Truth Social saying, in part, “He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

North Idaho Representative Russ Fulcher shared President Trump’s post with his own thoughts and prayers.

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) also issued a statement about Kirk’s death:

“Charlie was a leader in the conservative political movement with many promising years to come. His assassination is a vile and reprehensible act of political violence. Charlie promoted open dialogue and invited conversation from people of all backgrounds–especially with those with whom he disagreed. This loss to the conservative movement is deep. My heart, as well as many hundreds of thousands of others, breaks for his family as he cannot be replaced as a husband and a father. I offer my deepest condolences to his wife, Erika, and their two small children. May God hold them close.”

According to CNN, the suspected shooter is not yet in custody, despite the University previously saying police did have a suspect in custody.