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Joe Rogan Reacts to Charlie Kirk's Assassination, Describes Him as "Very Intelligent Guy"

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Joe Rogan was left stunned and distraught after learning about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, while taping his latest podcast episode. Kirk was shot dead by a rooftop sniper while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem. Rogan recalled meeting Kirk once at a gun range and described him as a "very intelligent guy" who was not a violent person. The FBI confirmed that the assassin jumped off the roof of the building and fled into a neighborhood after firing the shot.

Key Takeaways:

  • Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated by a rooftop sniper while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem.
  • Joe Rogan was left stunned and distraught after learning about the assassination, describing Kirk as a "very intelligent guy" who was not a violent person.
  • Rogan recalled meeting Kirk once at a gun range and said that they had some disagreements on certain issues, but Kirk was a reasonable and intelligent individual.
  • The FBI confirmed that the assassin jumped off the roof of the building and fled into a neighborhood after firing the shot.
  • Donald Trump mourned Kirk's assassination, calling it "a dark moment for America".
  • Charlie Kirk was shot dead on Wednesday while attending a college event, and his death has sent shockwaves across the nation.
  • Rogan expressed his grief at the incident, saying "It's a f****d up time. People are so divided in this country."
  • Kirk was a personal aide to Donald Trump Jr. during the general election campaign and founded Turning Point USA in 2012 with William Montgomery.

Statistics:

  • Charlie Kirk was 31 years old at the time of his assassination.
  • Turning Point USA was founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and William Montgomery.
  • Kirk was shot dead by a single gunshot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem.
  • The FBI confirmed that the assassin jumped off the roof of the building and fled into a neighborhood after firing the shot.
  • Donald Trump called Kirk's assassination "a dark moment for America".

Sources:

  • Reuters report
  • Associated Press report
  • Hindustan Times

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