Jaxson Dart drops heartfelt message for Charlie Kirk as Donald Trump aide dies after getting shot at Utah Valley University

New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart condemned the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk on social media. He shared heartfelt messages on his Instagram stories, showcasing his support and well-wishes for Kirk's family on Wednesday.

"Praying for him and his family," Dart wrote. "Charlie did great things for our country!! Political violence NEEDS TO STOP!! Pray for our country man. This is disgusting and Sad!!!"

"May God watch over him and his family!" he captioned the other.

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Charlie Kirk has been a close aide to POTUS Donald Trump. On Wednesday, he attended a speaking event at Utah Valley University, where he was fatally shot in the neck. Officials rushed him to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind his wife and two young children.

Trump mourned the death of one of his close aides and also praised the activist's political work while expressing condolences to the family.

"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead," Trump wrote. "No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"

Former NFL star Robert Griffin III condemns Charlie Kirk's shooting

The death of one of the most influential political activists in America has left many in shock. Former NFL star Robert Griffin III also condemned the shooting at Utah Valley University.

"The Charlie Kirk Shooting was disturbing, disgusting and wrong," he wrote on X. "Praying for Charlie Kirk's wife, kids and family. It's okay to disagree with someone's political views, but celebrating his death makes your a despicable human. No one deserves to be gunned down for their beliefs."

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