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U.S. Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk Shot Dead at Utah Valley University; CNN’s Van Jones Reveals His Final Message and Calls for Renewed Dialogue

American conservative political commentator and online influencer Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10 while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. He was 31. The news shocked the U.S. political sphere and public opinion.

According to CNN, journalist Van Jones revealed that just one day before his death, Kirk had sent him a message on social media platform X, inviting him to appear on his program to engage in a rational dialogue on crime and race. Jones lamented that he had not yet replied before Kirk was tragically killed.

Kirk and Jones had previously clashed over a murder case involving Ukrainian refugees. Kirk argued the crime was driven by “hatred of white people,” a claim Jones strongly criticized as baseless. Their debate escalated into heated exchanges on social media. Jones recalled that he received a wave of racist death threats after challenging Kirk’s remarks, creating a tense atmosphere. Yet amid the turmoil, Kirk extended an olive branch, seeking constructive dialogue.

Jones emphasized that although he frequently criticized Kirk’s views, he never questioned his right to speak. “He had the freedom to express himself, and he had the right to return home safely. That is America’s most fundamental value,” Jones said, condemning the killing in the strongest terms.

On the day of Kirk’s death, Jones posted on social media: “This attack on Kirk is horrifying and heartbreaking. He chose to fight with words, not weapons. Our society cannot allow political violence. The perpetrator must swiftly be brought to justice.” He also offered prayers to Kirk’s family, the shocked students and faculty at Utah Valley University, and all those affected by the tragedy.

Reflecting on his own childhood during the turbulent year of 1968, when violence and assassinations tore apart American society, Jones warned that history seemed to be repeating itself. “Political murder has no justification,” he declared, adding that Kirk’s death should become a turning point for Americans to reopen dialogue. He urged both the left and right to set aside malice and hostility, and instead seek common ground. As Kirk had said in his final message, differences should be addressed with civility — through dialogue, not bloodshed.