# US president Donald Trump says Charlie Kirk was assassinated because he lived bravely, he lived boldly, and he argued brilliantly. The conservative activist was fatally shot at Utah Valley University earlier this month, and 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged with his murder. Speaking at a memorial service for Kirk in Arizona yesterday, Trump characterised his assassination as an assault on all conservative ideals. He hailed Kirk as a great American hero and martyr:
Trump characterises Charlie Kirk’s assassination as an assault on all conservative ideals [SOUND]
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