Donald Trump has shared that his youngest son, Barron, has been deeply affected by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In an interview days after the tragic shooting, Trump revealed that Barron was “very hurt” by the news, highlighting not only Kirk’s political influence but also the personal connections he built with families across America—including their own.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday during a live event at Utah Valley University. The attack, sudden and shocking, occurred just moments after Kirk had answered a question from the audience about the wave of mass shootings in the United States—a bitter irony that has left a lasting impression on attendees.