EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Charlie Kirk's Assassination and 9/11 Anniversary

Assassination of Charlie Kirk

• 💔 Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated by a single bullet 20 minutes after beginning his speech at Utah Valley University.
• 😔 He was 31 years old with a young family, and his impact is expected to multiply despite his untimely death.
• 🗣️ Kirk was at the event encouraging discourse and engagement, challenging students to think critically and seek answers.
• 🇺🇸 He inspired an entire generation to get involved in government and politics, regardless of political affiliation.

Witness Accounts and Emotional Impact

• 😨 Former Congressman Jason Chaffitz, who was present, described the moment Kirk was shot and the ensuing panic and chaos.
• 💬 Witness testimony from students highlights the shock and the importance of sharing their experiences to process the event.
• 🤝 The incident underscores the need for greater engagement and dialogue among people with differing viewpoints.

Reflection on 9/11 Anniversary

• 🇺🇸 Administrator Zeldin will join the President at the Pentagon for the 24th anniversary of 9/11 commemoration.
• 🗽 As a New Yorker, Zeldin views 9/11 as a defining event that separated his life into pre-9/11 and post-9/11 eras.
• 🎗️ He emphasizes the importance of remembering the sacrifices made, the health impacts on survivors, and the national unity displayed in the aftermath of 9/11.
• 🕯️ Zeldin stresses that the memories of 9/11 must not fade with time, and tribute will be paid throughout the day.