Chris Pratt has spoken out after backlash for his Charlie Kirk comments.
Chris Pratt, Meghan McCain, and dozens of other public figures took to social media Wednesday to react to the shocking news of Charlie Kirk’s death.
Charlie Kirk’s rise and controversy profiled.
Charlie Kirk burst onto the political scene at just 18, founding Turning Point USA on the conservative college circuit.
From high school speeches to national media appearances, Kirk quickly became a magnet for controversy and acclaim alike.
His sharp commentary on free speech, cultural issues, and youth politics earned both fervent supporters and outspoken critics.
Kirk frequently clashed with mainstream media, branding himself a voice for conservative students marginalized on college campuses.
Married to former Miss Arizona USA Erika Frantzve, he balanced his public persona with a family life that included a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.
Kirk’s rise included alliances with prominent political figures, including President Donald Trump, who frequently lauded him as a “legendary” advocate for youth.
Despite political polarization, Kirk was often praised for his commitment to dialogue, even with opponents, making the attack particularly shocking.
Turning Point USA under Kirk became a nationwide movement, hosting events, conferences, and speaking tours that drew thousands of young conservatives.
Charlie Kirk’s death confirmed.
Charlie Kirk, conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, died at just 31, sending shockwaves across the celebrity world.
Kirk was shot while on stage at Utah Valley University during the kickoff of his American Comeback Tour.
The attack happened just as he answered a pointed audience question about mass shootings and transgender individuals.
The 31-year-old father of two tragically did not survive the assault, leaving fans and colleagues stunned.
Celebrity tributes for Charlie Kirk highlighted.
Chris Pratt shared a heartfelt message on X, saying, “Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country. We need God’s grace. God help us.”
Pratt was initially criticized for his tribute, with Marvel fans threatening to boycott.
He’s now replied to the hate on Instagram:
“Hey guys, just stop real quick and pray with me,”
He then read out a prayer and ended with:
“Okay, now you can continue scrolling or you can turn your phone off and go outside. Might I suggest the latter. Go get some sunshine. Go look at a tree, touch grass. Call a friend.
“If you’ve got time to be on your phone right now, you’ve got time to do your to-do list and you’ve got time to reach out to somebody in need. Share this prayer with them.”
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, framed the tragedy as bigger than politics, writing, “RIP Charlie Kirk. It doesn’t matter what your opinion is… if you don’t view this as one of the darkest days in American history, you are part of the problem.”
Meghan McCain took to X with a fiery tribute: “Rest in peace Charlie Kirk. The mark you have made on the world will forever be a blessing and memory.”
She added a defiant message: “If you think you’re going to scare and silence conservatives…you’ve never met one of us.”
Danica Patrick highlighted the larger context, noting a national mental health crisis in her Instagram Stories.
“What is wrong with people? We have an epidemic of mental illness. Praying so much for his family and everyone [who] knows him and loves him,” she wrote.
Jake Paul echoed concerns about mental health and societal decay: “Charlie Kirk got shot for telling the truth. That is literally it…We need god more than ever.”
Piers Morgan slammed the attack as an affront to free speech: “An appalling assault on free speech and democracy…This is disgusting, and heart-breaking. RIP Charlie.”
Former NFL star Brett Favre appeared to struggle finding words, writing, “I’m at a loss for words. Only thing I can think of is tragic. Please keep Charlie Kirk and his family in your prayers…”
Stephen King framed the event within the broader epidemic of gun violence: “Another example of American gun violence…The motivation isn’t clear, but this is another tragic instance.”
President Trump confirmed the devastating news on Truth Social, writing, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead…No one understood the heart of youth better than Charlie.”
John Owen Lowe shared his horror on Instagram Stories: “Horrifying. Pray for our country…Condemn violence on any side. Come together, find love, find unity.”
Candace Cameron Bure offered a heartfelt tribute, calling Kirk a “good and faithful servant.”
Gracie Hunt, heiress to the Kansas City Chiefs fortune, shared a sermon-inspired message invoking Psalm 116:15.
“Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk. We lift up his sweet family in prayer…Jesus wins in the end—even in the face of pure evil,” she wrote.
Bernie Sanders condemned the attack in a tweet: “Political violence has no place in this country. We must condemn this horrifying attack. My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family.”
Jimmy Kimmel emphasized the senselessness of the assassination, urging unity over finger-pointing: “It is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human…We send love to the Kirks.”
Shocking assassination leaves nation reeling.
The killing of Charlie Kirk marks a tragic moment in American politics, with the country mourning the violent loss of a polarizing yet influential figure.
As tributes pour in from Hollywood to the White House, the nation grapples with grief, fear, and outrage over the shocking death of the 31-year-old commentator.