President Donald Trump called on the MAGA faithful to storm the heavens after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah event.
Kirk, one of Trump’s close allies who helped him rise to power, was speaking at a Utah Valley State University event staged by his conservative youth organization Turning Point USA on Wednesday when he was shot.
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post describing the MAGA influencer as “a great guy from top to bottom.”
Footage of the incident showed Kirk, 31, losing blood after he appeared to be shot in the neck. The university initially said a suspect was in custody, but later said the wrong person was detained.
A Turning Point USA spokesperson told CBS News that Kirk is in the hospital, but “it doesn’t look good.” A law enforcement official separately told The Associated Press that he was in critical condition.
MAGA world sent praise and prayers for Kirk shortly after the shooting was reported.
Kirk rose to prominence as a right-wing activist who gave Trump and the MAGA movement street cred among conservative young men. Since founding Turning Point USA in 2012, he has made multiple appearances next to Trump and officials such as Vice President JD Vance.
Vance sought prayers for Kirk, whom he called “a genuinely good guy and a young father.”
“Dear God, protect Charlie in his darkest hour,” he added.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Kirk as “an incredible Christian, American, and human being.”
“May the healing hand of Jesus Christ be upon him,” he said.
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
Attorney General Pam Bondi said FBI agents had been dispatched to the scene in Utah. FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency was closely monitoring the situation.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was praying for Kirk’s survival.
“They just shot Charlie Kirk,” she said on X. “A married young man and father, who stands on college campuses and encourages young people to get married, have children, stop abortion, and simply live a life for God.”
The president’s sons, Eric and Donald Jr., also praised Kirk as “an amazing person” and “one of the finest humans.”
MAGA figureheads outside the administration also coalesced around Kirk.
.@charliekirk11 was just shot while speaking in Utah. Let us all pray for his recovery and the safety of all attendees. This is horrific.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) September 10, 2025
“Let us all pray for his recovery and the safety of all attendees,” far-right influencer Laura Loomer said. “This is horrific.”
“PRAY right now for Charlie Kirk. Pray with everything you have. Get down on your knees and pray. Please,” Benny Johnson wrote.
Candace Owens urged everyone to “please stop what you are doing and pray for Charlie Kirk.”
Nick Fuentes said the situation felt “like a nightmare.”
“One of the most horrific things I’ve ever seen,” he wrote. “I feel absolutely gutted and devastated. Pray for Charlie Kirk’s soul, his young family and for our country. The violence and hatred has to stop. Our country needs Christ now more than ever.”
Praying so hard for @charliekirk11 and his beautiful family. Please join me.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) September 10, 2025
A host of other conservative influencers, including Tim Pool, Meghan McCain, Clay Travis, and Will Cain, asked their followers to join them in praying for Kirk.
“He’s one of the bravest and most courageous voices in America today,” Travis said.
The post Trump Leads MAGA Prayer Circle After ‘Great Guy’ Charlie Kirk Shot appeared first on The Daily Beast.
