Republican lawmakers were responding to the apparent assassination of MAGA activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk on Wednesday in Utah.

Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University when he was shot after a question came up at the event about trans shooters.

Republicans responded, sharing statements via social media following news of his death.

"Charlie Kirk dedicated his life to fighting for the future of the United States. This unspeakable tragedy is a loss not only for the conservative movement but for our entire nation. Please join Beth and me in continuing to pray for his family. May he rest in peace," Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) wrote on X.

"My heart is broken for Charlie Kirk and my prayers are with his friends and family. Our country was founded on principles of free speech and open political discourse. Nothing justifies violence against any voice on the left or right of today’s debates," Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) wrote on X.

"Charlie Kirk was an American patriot whose impact will never be forgotten. Nicole and I are praying for his wife Erika and his children during this time of unimaginable loss," Rep. Andy Harris, MD (R-MD) wrote on X.

"I am devastated to hear of the passing of Charlie Kirk. He was a bold voice for faith and freedom who loved God, his family, and his country fiercely. Minutes before his passing, he encouraged students at Utah Valley University to pursue a relationship with Christ. May God comfort his family and friends in the days and months to come," Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN) wrote on X.

"It is devastating to learn of Charlie Kirk’s passing. My prayers are with his entire family. The United States of America is no place for political violence. We must recommit ourselves to civility, compassion, and decency which unite all of us as a nation. The individual who committed this heinous, disgusting act must be brought to justice and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law," Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AK) wrote on X.

"This is a dark day in our nation’s history. Charlie was committed to free speech, respectful debate, and the American way. I hope you’ll join me in praying for his family and the thousands of young people who looked up to him for having the courage every day to simply speak. Today must also be a turning point, a concept Charlie literally dedicated his life to. No longer can we stand by as radicals continue to hold hostage the town square. We must stand for our values now more than ever, for Charlie and for the future of our great Republic," Rep. John Rose (R-TN) wrote on X.