President Donald Trump paused his keynote at the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention in Dallas on Sept. 10, 2026, to recognize Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prompting a standing ovation and chants of “Charlie,” according to The Post Millennial and a Fox News post on X cited by the source material.
What the outlets reported
The Post Millennial reported that Trump paid tribute to Kirk during the address and that the recognition came one day before what the outlet described as the first anniversary of Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025. A Fox News account on X shared a clip purporting to show the crowd chanting “Charlie” after Trump acknowledged Erika Kirk, the source text notes.
Attribution for quotes
As quoted by The Post Millennial, Trump told the crowd, “What shocked millions of Americans was not only the fact that Charlie was murdered, as bad as it was, but also how many people made an excuse for it or cheered for it.” The outlet also quoted Trump as saying, “We will not let them win. And in Charlie’s honor, I just want to say we love you, Charlie.”
Reactions on the convention floor (per Fox News Digital)
Fox News Digital, as cited in the source text, quoted Texas attendee Marsha Landry saying, “He was making a lot of progress in this country, especially among the youth.” Another attendee, identified as Jacquez Jones, was quoted saying, “Free speech is not free… and Charlie Kirk was somebody who was brave enough to go out there on the college campuses and talk about conservatism.” Fox News Digital also quoted Alex Stone of Missouri saying, “People have been looking for a voice or a leader… we need people who are going to stand up and rise up.”
