Creator Stephen King shared a publish on social media following the demise of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot within the neck whereas attending an occasion for his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley College in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday, September 10. It was later introduced that he had died. He was 31 years previous.
Stephen King’s newest X publish about Charlie Kirk
Stephen King took to X (previously Twitter) to reply to a publish from Fox Information host Jesse Watters about Charlie Kirk. Watters eulogized Kirk as a “patriot” in his publish and stated the late conservative political activist “was not a ‘controversial’ or ‘polarizing’ man.” In reply, King wrote, “He advocated stoning gays to demise. Simply sayin’.”
The TV anchor additionally shared a Fox Information clip of himself discussing Kirk’s demise. King’s publish appears to have drawn a robust response from sure sections of X customers. Elon Musk, for example, seemingly called King a “liar” within the remark part of the previous’s publish.
Kirk grew up in Prospect Heights, Illinois, and had been actively concerned in conservative political work since he was in highschool. Within the following years, he turned an essential determine on the conservative aspect of US politics. He was a co-founder of the non-profit group Turning Level USA, serving as its CEO till his demise.
After his passing, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “The Nice, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is lifeless. Nobody understood or had the Coronary heart of the Youth in america of America higher than Charlie. He was liked and admired by ALL, particularly me, and now, he’s not with us.” Trump additionally prolonged his and the First Woman’s sympathies to Kirk’s household and family members.
Kirk is survived by his spouse and two kids.
