BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern County Republican lawmakers Rep. Vince Fong and Rep. David Valadao have issued statements on the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah.

Fong posted this statement on X:

My prayers are with Charlie Kirk and everyone affected by today’s tragic act of violence at Utah Valley University. Political violence has no place in our society.

Valadao also posted a statement on X:

Political violence has no place in the United States, and the attack on Charlie Kirk is absolutely unacceptable. I'll be praying for his recovery and keeping his family in my thoughts during this difficult time.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom also posted a statement following the shooting.

The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the Unite

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