The U.S. House of Representatives as a prayer for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist recently assassinated, sparks division among members, reflecting deep political tensions and ongoing concerns about political violence in America.
Washington, D.C. – A moment of prayer for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist fatally shot in Utah, sparked a contentious scene in the U.S. House of Representatives. Speaker Mike Johnson called for the prayer following Kirk’s assassination, which has been widely condemned across party lines.
However, the gesture was met with audible opposition from some Democratic members, who shouted “NO” in unison, highlighting the deep political divisions within the chamber.
Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in what Utah’s governor described as a “political assassination.” The incident has reignited discussions on political violence in the U.S., with former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden also condemning the act. Despite this bipartisan condemnation, the House’s reaction underscores the ongoing polarization in American politics.
The event, captured on C-SPAN, shows a packed House chamber where the call for prayer was initially met with silence, only to be disrupted by dissenting voices. This moment of discord comes as the nation grapples with a series of political violence incidents, raising concerns about the state of democratic discourse and safety in political spaces.