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Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump ordered flags at half-staff in honor of Kirk's death.

Politicians across the spectrum condemned the violence and expressed condolences to Kirk's family.

OREM — News that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University Wednesday quickly spread across the nation, prompting an outpouring of sentiments from politicians across the political spectrum.

President Donald Trump confirmed the news on his social media account, saying Kirk, 31, had died after being shot in the neck while speaking under a tent in the university's courtyard.

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