Maine Political leaders in both major political parties decried Wednesday’s assassination of right wing activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump.

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at a Utah college event. He recently spoke in Maine at an event hosted by Maine Civic Action, a conservative group affiliated with the Maine Policy Institute.

“Our heartfelt condolences go to Charlie’s family, friends and all who knew and loved him,” Maine Republican Party chairman Jim Deyermond said in a statement. “A good Christian man, unafraid to boldly proclaim his beliefs and who captured the hearts of millions of young Americans through civil discourse, is gone.”

Other officials joined Deyermond in condemning political violence.

“As we await further information, we want to make one thi

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