In perhaps the clearest sign yet that there are irreconcilable differences between the two major political parties in America, what should have been a moment of somber and respectful silence turned into anything but.

The conservative world was rocked Wednesday when Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Kirk was on campus as part of his most recent series of college tours, during which he would set up tents on various campuses to challenge liberal thinkers to Q&A and debates.

At Utah Valley, a gunman shot Kirk from roughly 200 yards away, seemingly from a campus building.

The bullet reportedly struck Kirk in the neck, and a little while later, President Donald Trump announced that the “legendary” Kirk had succumbed to his injuries.

In what should’ve been a unifying, somber moment, certain members of the House of Representatives decided that jeering a moment of prayer was the proper course of action.

You can watch the shocking moment below for yourself, courtesy of C-SPAN via Townhall.com:

WARNING: The following clip contains language that some viewers may find offensive.

An unbelievable moment on the House floor.

Rep. Lauren Boebert requests a moment of prayer for Charlie Kirk.

Democrats can be heard shouting “no!”

Then, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna shouts back “y’all caused this!” pic.twitter.com/puEobizZTk

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 10, 2025

According to Daily Mail reporter Jon Michael Raasch, Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, called for a moment of prayer in the House on behalf of Kirk.

That was apparently met with vociferous “No!” from the Democrats.

That, in turn, prompted Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, to excoriate the Democrats, claiming “You f***ing own this!” and “Y’all caused this.”

Kirk was just 31. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

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