PAT McAfee has revealed how “devastated” he is about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Pat McAfee shared a long statement on Wednesday, revealing his thoughts about the assasination.
Pat McAfee has shared a statement following Charlie Kirk’s death[/caption]
Kirk was shot and killed at a rally at Utah Valley University[/caption]
Just hours after Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, McAfee posted a message about it.
“Charlie Kirk, a name synonymous with having the courage to speak what you believe and seek/welcome conversations with those whom you disagree with,” McAfee wrote on X.
“I’m not a political person but I am a proud American citizen and today was startling, saddening, and maddening all at the same time…
“I’ve realized that I’m a bit naive to how crazy it all has become but watching a man get hunted and slayed in broad daylight because of his opinions made me disgusted and devastated.
“This can’t be what we actually are or become as a country…
“I believe that the good people will always outnumber the evil people but damn… today was an alarming day in our country’s history.
“2 kids lost a dad.. a wife lost a husband.. and societal discourse lost a voice.
“RIP @charliekirk11… I send my prayers, thoughts, and love to his family and friends.”
McAfee wasn’t the only influential sports figure to speak out about Kirk’s shooting.
Danica Patrick also posted a lengthy message following the assasination.
“What do we do in the wake of all this tragedy in America?” she wrote.
“I am worried about anarchy and civil war… but maybe that’s my own anger being projected.
“I don’t feel settled. I am sad. And angry. We could all be living in joy but so many decided to be victims and offended by everything.
“Even god. Because that’s what @charliekirk1776 fought for.
“For his word to be heard and considered as a better way to live. And he was killed for it.
Elected officials reaction to Charlie Kirk shooting
- Vice President JD Vance: “Dear God, protect Charlie in his darkest hour.”
- Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: “Political violence must be always and totally rejected,” Buttigieg wrote on X. “Praying for him and all who may have been injured or impacted.”
- California Governor Gavin Newsom: “The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.”
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: “The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying. Political violence has no place in this country and should never become the norm. I’m sending my sympathies to his family and friends at this time.”
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: “The way to resolve political disputes is not through violence. The way to do that is to ask questions, debate. An attack on the idea that we resolve these things through reasoned debate and elections.”
- NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani: I’m horrified by the shooting of Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah. Political violence has no place in our country.”
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Praying for @charliekirk11″
“We haven’t progressed as humans. And this is frightening.”
Kirk leaves behind his wife, Erika Frantzve, and two children.
A manhunt is currently underway to catch his killer.
One individual was taken into custody but has since been released.
