Republican Urges America For Sanity
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford (R) delivered a powerful message about free speech and unity on Sunday, following the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk, a passionate defender of traditional American values, was gunned down while speaking at a university event in Orem, Utah, sending shockwaves through the conservative movement and sparking nationwide outrage.
Lankford: “Believing Differently Is Not Illegal”
Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union, Lankford emphasized the importance of free speech and peaceful disagreement.
“I’m a conservative Republican. I have friends who are Democrats. We may vote differently and think differently, but they’re still my friends,” Lankford said. “Just believing differently than someone else is not illegal. That’s the very essence of America.”
The senator made it clear that while political debate is healthy, violence has no place in our democracy:
“We can disagree as neighbors. That’s what makes America strong. But when someone plans and carries out an act of political violence—that crosses a line that cannot be tolerated.”
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was addressing students and community members outdoors when gunfire erupted, tragically ending his life.
Law enforcement agencies—including local police, state troopers, and federal authorities—launched a massive manhunt that ended with the capture of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who has been identified as the prime suspect.
The conservative community has been plunged into mourning, with tributes pouring in from leaders, friends, and supporters nationwide.
President Trump Calls Kirk a “Martyr for Truth and Freedom”
On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump released a powerful video statement addressing Kirk’s death.
“I am filled with grief and anger over this atrocity,” Trump said. “Charlie Kirk was a martyr for truth and freedom, and we will not rest until every single person involved is brought to justice.”
President Trump also blamed the radical left for fueling today’s toxic political climate, saying their “dangerous rhetoric” is directly linked to the rise in political terrorism across the nation.
“This chaos is being stoked by the left’s constant attacks on conservatives. It must stop before America is torn apart,” Trump warned.
Democrats Attack Trump, Deflect From Violence Against Conservatives
Instead of uniting to condemn this act of political violence, some Democrats immediately shifted the focus back to January 6th.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said Thursday that if President Trump wants to “prove” he opposes political violence, he should rescind pardons for those prosecuted for the Capitol riot.
“If the president is serious about stopping political violence, he should start by reversing those pardons,” Moulton said.
Conservatives blasted the remark as tone-deaf and divisive, especially as Kirk’s friends and family grieve.
America at a Crossroads
Charlie Kirk’s death is more than a tragedy—it’s a wake-up call. Political disagreement is part of a free society, but targeted violence against conservatives threatens the very foundation of America’s freedoms.
Senator Lankford’s words are a reminder that unity is still possible, but only if leaders on both sides reject violent extremism and defend free speech for all Americans.
“We can disagree peacefully,” Lankford said. “But we must never accept violence as the answer.”
Key Takeaways
- Charlie Kirk assassinated while speaking at a Utah university event.
- President Trump vows justice, calls Kirk a “martyr for truth and freedom.”
- Sen. Lankford defends free speech, warns against criminalizing beliefs.
- Democrats focus on January 6th instead of condemning the attack.
Why This Matters
The assassination of a prominent conservative voice like Charlie Kirk is not just an attack on one individual—it’s an attack on every American’s right to speak freely and live without fear of political violence.
As the investigation unfolds, millions are watching to see whether justice will truly be served, or whether political violence will continue to grow unchecked.
