Prayers pour in for Charlie Kirk following sh@@ting
As breaking news spread, all eyes turned to the White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, calling for prayers for Charlie Kirk. Reporting live from the North Lawn, correspondent Jackie Heinrich updated: “I just received information from a White House official. The Situation Room and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, who is also serving as Secretary of State, are both closely monitoring this incident and are in constant contact with state officials.”
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Jackie explained that when the incident occurred, everyone at the White House gathered in the Oval Office, awaiting updates from the President. Shortly after, the President posted on Truth Social, urging the nation to pray for Charlie Kirk: “He is a great guy from top to bottom. God bless him.”
Charlie Kirk, the leader of Turning Point USA, played a major role in mobilizing young and conservative voters, especially during the President’s re-election campaign. This event has sparked a wave of concern and prayers from across the country—from the President, Vice President, Secretary of War, to the Press Secretary.
Jackie emphasized, “The Situation Room and the National Security Advisor are closely monitoring. We are awaiting information about the suspect and about Charlie Kirk’s condition.”
On screen, chaotic scenes unfolded: the crowd panicked, scattering after the gunshot. “This was a targeted attack,” Martha observed, “and the crowd’s reaction is understandable as people sought shelter and safety.”
Pam Bondi, the Attorney General, announced that FBI agents were on their way to the scene, and the area would be secured for investigation into the bullet’s direction and the shooter’s location. At this time, the suspect has been apprehended and is alive.
Video footage captured the moment Charlie Kirk was shot, falling out of his chair, making the atmosphere even heavier. The whole country anxiously awaits updates on his condition, in a day marked by tragedy and worry.