Michigan politicians of both parties reacted Sept. 10 with dismay at news that conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot that day in Utah , denouncing the violence and praying for him and his family even before word came that Kirk, 31, had died.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, posted on social media platform X, "Thinking of Charlie Kirk, his family, and the community at UVU (Utah Valley University, where the incident occurred) after the horrific shooting. We should all come together to stand up against any and all forms of political violence. It’s unacceptable."