Rep. Bera Condemns the Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University: 

“This is a dark day for America. The killing of Charlie Kirk is a horrific and deeply disturbing act of political violence. I condemn it in the strongest possible terms.

“Political violence is a cancer on our nation. We don’t have to agree with one another’s beliefs — in fact, we may find some views deeply offensive or wrong — but we must reject violence as a means of resolving disputes. It corrodes the very foundation of our democracy and threatens the freedoms we all cherish. Democracy demands that we resolve our differences peacefully through debate, civic engagement, and at the ballot box.

“I urge law enforcement to use every available resource to bring the perpetrator of this act to justice. There must be accountability. We cannot allow violence to take root as a tool of political expression in America.

“In moments like these, we must rise above partisanship and reaffirm a simple truth: violence against anyone — Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative — has no place in our society. No person or political party is immune to this disturbing and growing trend. Above all else, we are Americans.

“My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Kirk’s family, loved ones, and all those impacted by this heinous act of violence.”

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