Donald Trump says he’s “not really” worried about his own safety after the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Speaking at the White House before heading to New York for a Yankees game, Trump claimed investigators are making “big progress” but gave no proof.
“I hear they’re making big progress, and we’ll have to see what happens,” he told reporters. He didn’t say what that progress was, or who told him about it.
When asked if federal authorities know the shooter’s motive, Trump teased but held back. “I have an indication, yeah, but we’ll let you know about that later,” he said.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump says they have an indication of the Charlie Kirk shooter’s MOTIVE.
“I have an indication. We’ll let you know about that later.”
“I hear they’re making BIG progress.” pic.twitter.com/XwUY4IvTRV
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 11, 2025
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Today, the FBI released photos of a person of interest in the Kirk killing. They also offered $100,000 reward for information that leads to the suspect.
Authorities say they recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle in a wooded area near Utah Valley University. They also found footprints and palm prints.
Kirk was shot during a public event of his “American Comeback Tour.” It was an outdoor debate at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. About 3,000 people attended.
Videos show the shooter climbing onto a rooftop, blending in with students, firing a single shot, and then running away. Two people were detained after the shooting, but both were released. Police say neither is the shooter.
Governor Spencer Cox called the killing a “political assassination.” He said lives are threatened when ideas become weapons.
Trump also praised Kirk in public remarks. He called Kirk a “very, very good friend” and said Kirk did great work among young people. Trump said the late activist will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom after his death.
Security experts say the event might have had serious flaws. They point out that the shooter shot from 200 yards away and was on a rooftop. That made security harder to manage.
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