Today is a heartbreaking day for America. We have lost one of the boldest conservative voices of the next generation. Though still young, Charlie Kirk had already established himself as a powerful influence—someone who strengthened my own faith and shaped my convictions as a conservative. His passing leaves a void, and the ripple effects will be felt across the political spectrum.

I pray for those who mock or belittle this tragedy. I pray for those who use his death to score political points instead of showing compassion for a man who was a son, a father, and a friend. And I pray that we, as a people, remain steadfast in the face of this moment.

We must stay vigilant. This is only the beginning.