Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., speaks outside Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 14, 2024. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Kirk was a massive voice in the conservative movement, championing faith and family policies to youths, most notably on college campuses. He leaves behind his wife, and their two young children, ages 1 and 3.
"This resolution condemns this horrific act, extends our deepest condolences to Charlie’s family and loved ones, and honors the bravery of the security team, first responders, and healthcare professionals who acted swiftly," Mills told Fox News Digital of the resolution.
"We reaffirm the sacred right of all Americans to peaceably assemble, as enshrined in the First Amendment, and stand united in defending a constitutional republic where no voice is silenced by violence or intimidation. Charlie’s legacy will endure, we will continue to fight for the principles he held dear," he continued.
Charlie Kirk greets President Donald Trump at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Washington, D.C., on July 23, 2019. (Chris Kleponis/Pool via Bloomberg)
"I think with a high-degree of certainty, we have him," Trump said on Friday morning. He added that, "essentially, someone who knew him turned him in."
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"Somebody that was very close to him said, ‘hmm, that's him.’ And essentially went to the father, went to a U.S. marshal who was fantastic, by the way, and the person was involved with law enforcement, but was a person of faith, a minister, and brought him to a U.S. Marshal who was fantastic and the father convinced the son, this is it," Trump said.
Trump said he hopes the suspect gets the death penalty if found guilty.
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Mills added in a comment to Fox News Digital that Kirk did "so much for our country, with a very unique understanding of America’s youth, not only inspiring them but mobilizing them to turn the tide for our nation’s future."
"His tireless efforts to make America great were undeniable," he said.
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