President Donald Trump said slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was seen as a "son" to him him during an interview with Fox News Channel on Friday.

The shooting occurred at Utah Valley University.

Following Charlie Kirk's assassination, Donald Trump Jr argued that Democrats and liberal media rhetoric about fascism encourages violence against conservative figures.

Erika Kirk vows to keep the campus tour going - just days after her husband Charlie was shot dead during the event in Utah. "He never gave up. One of his mottos was never surrender. So I want to tell that we will never surrender," says Erika in a defiant tone.

Mary Trump responded to comments made by the president after a reporter asked how he is holding up following the death of Charlie Kirk.

Mr. Kirk, 31, the founder of a right-wing youth movement, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk was a conservative media personality and co-founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot. President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Kirk on Wednesday in a Truth Social post.

Jimmy Kimmel has criticized President Donald Trump for blaming Democrats for the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.