Rep. Thomas Massie said "emotions are raw" after the conservative activist was shot and killed in Utah.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were quick to show support after conservative media personality Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.

Kirk's death followed attacks in recent years on Trump, state governors, state lawmakers, members of Congress and even the US Capitol.

The president described Kirk as a "martyr for truth and freedom."

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night blamed the rhetoric of "the radical left" for the assassination of ally Charlie Kirk, vowing to punish those involved in the killing and…

Kirk, a prominent ally of Trump, was speaking at Utah Valley University when the shooting occurred.

Critics called out Rep. Bob Onder for his "pure projection" on the House floor.

Rep. Thomas Massie said "emotions are raw" after the conservative activist was shot and killed in Utah.

"At some point, we have to find an off-ramp, or else it's going to get much worse," warned Gov. Spencer Cox as Trump blamed the "radical left" for Kirk's death.

MAGA Republicans have spent the days since Charlie Kirk's tragic shooting death posting online that the shooter must be a radical leftist. Oops.

Utah governor is calling for calm and reason after Charlie Kirk's death. Will Americans listen?

Republicans' anger at those disrespecting Kirk's legacy contrasts with the mockery some of the same figures – including Kirk – directed at past victims of political violence.