The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, published a heartfelt message bidding farewell to Charlie Kirk, the renowned American conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed yesterday by a left-wing terrorist while participating in an event at Utah Valley University.
The post, shared on his social media, reflects not only the deep friendship that united them, but also Vance's admiration for Kirk's work and legacy in the political and social spheres.
Vance recalled how he met Kirk several years ago, around 2017, after one of his appearances on Tucker Carlson's show on Fox. “Afterward, a name I barely knew sent me a direct message on Twitter and told me I'd done an excellent job. It was Charlie Kirk, and that moment of kindness gave rise to a friendship that lasted until today,” he wrote. From that moment, he noted, Kirk displayed a combination of intellectual curiosity, generosity, and willingness to learn that would define his entire career.
Charlie Kirk y JD Vance
The Vice President highlighted Kirk's ability to debate ideas and organize student movements. He recalled how Kirk was one of the first people to support him when Vance was considering running for the Senate in 2021, introducing him to key contacts, advising on strategy and fundraising, and even connecting him with Donald Trump Jr.. “He had no reason to do it, nor did he expect me to go anywhere. He did it because we were friends and because he was a good person,” Vance stated.
According to Vance, Kirk was not only a political strategist, but also a deeply religious and family-oriented man. “Charlie genuinely believed in and loved Jesus Christ. He had a deep faith,” he recounted, adding that his love for God motivated him to understand and discuss matters of faith with respect and curiosity. He also emphasized that Kirk was a proud and devoted father, always alert to his wife Erika and their two children, as well as a loyal friend to those around him.
Vance also highlighted Kirk's courage, who died doing what he loved most: debating ideas in public. “He would approach hostile crowds and answer their questions. He exemplified an essential virtue of our Republic: the willingness to speak openly and debate ideas,” he wrote.
Charlie Kirk, asesinado por la izquierda.
He also underscored how Kirk directly contributed to the success of the Trump administration and the organization of Turning Point USA, turning ideas into action and mobilizing thousands of activists.
The post concluded with an emotional and personal message: “God didn't answer those prayers, and that's all right. He had other plans. Now that Charlie is in heaven, I'll ask him to speak directly to Him on behalf of his family, his friends, and the country he loved so much. You ran a good race, my friend. From here, we've got it all.”
With these words, the American Vice President remembered Charlie Kirk as the political leader and influencer he managed to become, as well as a man of integrity, faithful friend, and devoted father, leaving a legacy that will transcend the American right and among those who knew him closely.
