The news out of Orem, Utah, on Wednesday afternoon has been stunning as TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk was shot during an event there on the campus. Our Jennifer Van Laar had the breaking on that.

READ MORE: <a href="https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2025/09/10/breaking-charlie-kirk-shot-at-tpusa-event-at-utah-valley-university-n2193795" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BREAKING: Charlie Kirk Shot at TPUSA Event at Utah Valley University</a>

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to post invite prayer for Charlie Kirk.&nbsp;

We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!

Vice President JD Vance echoed the call for prayer in two separate posts.&nbsp;

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also called for prayer for Charlie.&nbsp;

Both FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi weighed in and confirmed that the FBI and ATF are responding to the scene.&nbsp;

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also joined his Trump administration colleagues in praying for Kirk.&nbsp;

This is a developing story. RedState will provide further details as they become available.&nbsp;

Charlie Kirk shot at TPUSA event; President Trump and others call for prayers.{ai:summary}TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem.FBI and ATF on scene; high-profile figures urged prayers as the investigation begins. #crime

President Trump and Others React to News of Charlie Kirk Shooting at TPUSA Event

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