Garden Gunshots: Split America, the destruction of freedom of speech and security ideals

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, CEO of the U.S. Turning Point Company, was shot and killed while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. The incident occurred during a debate on gun violence, which sparked widespread condemnation. President Trump expressed his support on the Truth Social website. A suspect was temporarily detained, but no further details have been released yet. The shooting has intensified recent political violence in the United States, including an assassination attempt against Trump in 2024.