On September 11, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump finally dropped his biggest infrastructure bombshell. Authorities have arrested the other suspect involved in the deadly shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Then, on camera, with reporters in Washington, D.C., trumpeting his indictment Trump boarding Marine One for a flight to New York. He assured the public of law enforcement’s commitment to finding the person who pulled the trigger.
In a live interview with Fox News, Trump stated, “I think with a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody.” Law enforcement officials were moments away from a press conference announcing the start of their national man-hunt for the person who killed Kirk. This announcement followed closely before that summit.
Charlie Kirk shot Wednesday, killed during outdoor event at Utah Valley University. His death has inspired significant outrage and calls for increased security at political events. In the aftermath of that tragedy, these clarifying remarks from Trump were a needed blessing many had been waiting for.
President went into even further detail on the events that led to the shooter’s arrest. He revealed that the suspect was ultimately handed over with the help of someone who was “very close to him.” This crucial first responding officer’s account indicates a potential lead that might have led to a much earlier arrest of the alleged shooter.
“Essentially somebody that was very close to him turned him in.” – Donald Trump
Today, Trump’s comments from 2016 resonate loudly as he endorses Kirk. Kirk is best-known for his firebrand conservative activism, and carries enormous clout among right-wing audiences. The President personally weighing in on this dramatic story underscores how closely politics and public safety are tied together. This was painfully apparent in the wake of violent attacks on political leaders.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials are expected to provide more details on the case during their news conference. She added that the arrest of the suspect would bring a great deal of needed relief. People are understandably anxious about political violence, its corrosive effect on freedom of speech, and assembly.