Donald Trump’s son speaks following Charlie Kirk’s assassination
By Cynthia Lodite, September 11, 2025President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has joined millions of mourners across the world mourning Charlie Kirk after he was shot dead at a campus event.
In a long post on his official X account on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Donald Trump Jr. eulogized Charlie not just as a friend but as someone who was more of a little brother to him and was a true inspiration to millions of people around the world.
“This isn’t my strong suit, and I don’t even know how to begin to put into words the loss I am feeling right now over the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie wasn’t just a friend; he was like a little brother to me—and to millions of people around the world, he was a true inspiration,” Trump Jr. tweeted.
He further described Charlie as one of the most courageous, principled men he’s ever known and said that he lived every day with purpose.
“He was one of the most courageous, principled men I’ve ever known, and he lived every day with purpose. His faith in God was unshakable, his love for Erika was inspiring, and the way he adored and cared for his two beautiful kids showed the kind of man he truly was,” he said.
Charlie Kirk’s contribution to Trump’s win
He went on describing Charlie Kirk as a man who impacted young people by reaching them in masses, giving them courage to stand up, to think for themselves, and to fight for freedom.
“Charlie dedicated his life to something bigger than himself. He fought tirelessly for this country, for the values that make America great, and for the next generation. The impact he had on young people—reaching them in masses, giving them courage to stand up, to think for themselves, and to fight for freedom—is immeasurable,” he tweeted.
The US president’s eldest son further added that there is no question that Charlie’s work and his voice helped his father win the presidency. He also accknowledged that Charlie Kirk changed the direction of America.
“Charlie was never a threat to anyone. He was civil, he was kind, he listened and responded with respect.The only “threat” he ever posed was that he was incredibly effective. He was a powerful messenger of truth, and people heard that truth. That’s what made him a target. This loss is absolutely devastating,” he added.
“His fight lives on in all of us who loved him. This is an unimaginable loss. For me, for his family, for everyone who loved him, and for America. Rest in peace, brother. You will be missed more than words can ever say but your legacy will never be forgotten and we will keep fighting the good fight,’ Donald Trump Jr added.
Trump confirms Charlie Kirk’s death
President Donald Trump’s confirmed Kirk’s death in a post on Truth Social. Likewise, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz previously said that Kirk’s death was confirmed to him by Utah law enforcement officials.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.”
Notably, Kirk, a friend and huge supporter of Trump, was the founder of Turning Point USA, a group that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses.