Posted on 09/10/2025 8:55:36 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A book signing for conservative commentator Ben Shapiro was postponed on Wednesday by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, after fellow right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University around noon local time.
"The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is saddened to hear of events that took place today at Utah Valley University," the library said in a statement. "Our prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family. As a mark of respect, we are cancelling our program and book signing with Ben Shapiro this evening. A new date will be announced shortly."
Shapiro, the host of "The Ben Shapiro Show" and co-founder of The Daily Wire, was set to promote his book "Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics)."
In a post to X, Shapiro mourned Kirk, who he said "created the single most important conservative political organization in America" in Turning Point USA.
"Like all of you, I am utterly stunned and heartbroken and sick to my soul today. It is unimaginable to write these words," Shapiro posted to X. "I weep for Charlie's family, and I weep for my country today. Most of all, I weep for Charlie."
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Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday while hosting an event on the campus of UVU. His death was announced by President Trump on his Truth Social platform.
"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," Mr. Trump said. "No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"
Mr. Trump later ordered all American flags on federal property to be flown at half staff until 6 p.m. Sunday.
As of 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, authorities were searching the Orem, Utah campus for a suspect. Police initially detained an individual, but later released him from custody.
The terrorists have won.
Not yet. We need changes in the law. Total war against Marxism.
Good decision by the Library IMHO. Postponing the event will allow them to beef up security. This is war, and being watchful of terrorists doesn’t mean they’re winning. It’s a tough slog but the right side will prevail.
Horrible day.
No the enemies of liberty have not won. In fact they’ve just sealed their fate.
Dumb jokes fall flat.
If it wasn’t a joke, you need help.
IMO this was a very intentional and ultraviolent public warning to anyone who dares to resist the demonic left.
They’re not even bothering with the “kind & tolerant” mask anymore.
“ this kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting “
EXACTLY the response true terrorists are assuming for.
Welcome to 9/11
Exactly. This ideology has been trying to destroy the United States for over a hundred years, and it’s way past time to erase it from existence in this country, and make it illegal to promote it. McCarthy was right, and his crusade was just. The Venona cables proved it.
I agree. Even many of those who despised Charlie Kirk will be forced to defend free speech more strongly in the future because the backlash to this assassination is going to be profound.
dfwgator has a very valid point.
This was done to terrorize conservatives into self-preserving silence and if they start canceling rallies and back pedaling to stay alive, it has achieved its intended end.
“Venues will cancel conservative speaker, and say they are, “too dangerous.””
The cancellation was styled “out of respect.”
I think that is true. We need some time to grieve. You don’t experience a murder in the family without breaking the normal daily routine.
Every conservative celebrity is going to have to review their security plans - no shame in that.
I have to agree with you. I don’t see this cancelled event as a victory for them.
I think it is both prudence and respect.
Follow the example of DJT:
“We will never give in! We will never give up!”
Amen!
Read, and reread, and reread—until memorized—Ephesians 6:10-20.
Yes.
That could happen, but maybe they are just taking a beat to make sure of safety. Because what will happen if, one , two, or more are assassinated? It will be even more extreme.
I agree with you - BUT that doesn’t mean some won’t use this as a chance to cancel every conservative event.
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