Hi,
From reporter Jasmine Baehr:
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Leaders from across Europe are offering their condolences and support for the Kirk family after Charlie Kirk died Wednesday in the wake of a shooting during a speaking engagement in Utah.
"He has been killed for saying things that used to be simple common sense," wrote former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in an X post. "He has been killed because he had the courage to stand up publicly for reasonable opinions held by millions and millions of ordinary people both in the US and Britain. The world has a shining new martyr to free speech."
Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage also weighed in, writing "This is a very dark day for American democracy. I am desperately sad for Charlie, his wife and children."
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni added she was "shocked" by the tragedy. "I am shocked by the news of the killing of Charlie Kirk, a young and followed Republican activist," wrote Meloni in a translated X post.
"An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom. My condolences to his family, to his loved ones, and to the American conservative community," Meloni concluded.
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This situation is just unbelievable. The sad part is, a large segment of society is celebrating.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff