On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically shot during an event at Utah Valley University. He later died from his injuries at the age of 31.

As news of his passing broke, Reddit blew up with reactions — from shock and disbelief, to heated debate, to deeper reflection on politics and democracy. In this video, we dive into Reddit’s response, exploring the most upvoted comments and discussions across r/news, r/GenZ, r/centrist, and more.

This isn’t just about one man — it’s about how an online community processed a tragedy in real time, and what it says about the state of politics in America today.

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