‘Love and admired by ALL’: Trump, Utah politicos mourn death of Charlie Kirk

“I am devastated and I will miss him,” said Sen. Mike Lee.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk appears at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk appears at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

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