The death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has prompted reactions across the nation, with political leaders and activists calling for a return to civil discourse in American politics.

House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the incident to members of the media on Wednesday, emphasizing the troubling trend of political violence in the country.

"Political violence has become all too common in American society, and this is not who we are," Johnson said.

The impact of Kirk's death has resonated particularly with young conservatives who looked up to him as a mentor and role model.

Nathan Hale, a Kansas City student activist and member of a local Turning Point USA chapter, shared his memories of meeting Kirk during a campus tour stop at the University of Kansas last year.

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