Fil-Am leaders, groups condemn Charlie Kirk assassination
A makeshift memorial is set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday, of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organization, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LOS ANGELES – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has extended its condolences to the family of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and all those impacted by the tragic incident at Utah Valley University.
“We grieve this senseless act of violence and affirm that such actions are never the solution to our political differences,” NaFFAA, the largest national affiliation of Filipino American institutions and umbrella organizations, said in a statement. “Even when we hold differing views, we must choose respect, unity, and understanding as we work together for peace.”
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on Wednesday has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed attention to the climate of political violence in the United States.
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In a post on X, Filipino American Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) shared the following statement: “The attack on Charlie Kirk is reprehensible. Political violence is never acceptable or justified under any circumstances.”
The attack on Charlie Kirk is reprehensible.
Political violence is never acceptable or justified under any circumstances. https://t.co/fyBJsV8Mi1
— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) September 10, 2025
Also on X, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the murder of Charlie Kirk and the school shooting in Colorado are heartbreaking tragedies that cannot be ignored.
“We must all come together – Democrats, Republicans and Independents – to end this violence and protect our democracy,” wrote the Fil-Am mayor.
Today is a dark day for America. The murder of Charlie Kirk and the school shooting in Colorado are heartbreaking tragedies that cannot be ignored. We must all come together – Democrats, Republicans and Independents – to end this violence and protect our democracy.
— Todd Gloria (@ToddGloria) September 11, 2025
Political leaders condemn fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
Southern California political leaders also condemned the fatal shooting of Kirk.
“No one deserves to be the target of gun violence, ever,” Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) wrote on X. “What happened to Charlie Kirk is appalling, unacceptable, and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I am thinking of his family and loved ones at this time. We must put a stop to rising political violence in this country.”
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“The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrific and disgusting,” Rep. Mike Levin (D-Dana Point) said. “Violence has no place in American politics. We can debate fiercely and disagree passionately, but we must always resolve our differences peacefully and with basic respect for one another.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote on X, “I’m absolutely disgusted by today’s attack on Charlie Kirk. Political violence in all forms is unacceptable and reprehensible. We must all reject it.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who once interviewed Kirk on an episode of his podcast, also condemned the shooting.
“The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile and reprehensible,” Newsom wrote. “In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.”
Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Los Angeles) wrote, “Violence against one person for their views means we allow violence against anyone for their views. We cannot allow this. Political violence CANNOT be condoned, regardless of your party or beliefs.”
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) said the nation was “founded on the freedom to disagree.” “Political violence has no place in our democracy,” Padilla said.
“The shooting of Charlie Kirk is reprehensible and sickening. I am praying for him and his family during this time.”
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Los Angeles) wrote, “I may not agree with Charlie Kirk on politics, but I am deeply disturbed to hear about the shooting. Violence has no place in our democracy, no matter who it targets or what views they hold. We can disagree passionately without resorting to harm.”
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) said he was “horrified” by the shooting.
“The increasing degree of political violence in this country is a threat to everyone. And it must end,” Schiff said.
