"A while ago, probably in 2017, I appeared on Tucker Carlson's Fox show to talk about God knows what. Afterwards a name I barely knew sent me a DM on twitter and told me I did a great job. It was Charlie Kirk, wrote Vance. And that moment of kindness began a friendship that lasted until today. He continued: Charlie Kirk was a true friend. The kind of guy you could say something to and know it would always stay with him."
"I am on more than a few group chats with Charlie and people he introduced me to over the years. We celebrate weddings and babies, bust each other's chops, and mourn the loss of loved ones. We talk about politics and policy and sports and life. These group chats include people at the very highest level of our government. They trusted him, loved him, and knew he'd always have their backs."
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Salt Lake City and helped load Charlie Kirk's casket onto Air Force Two after Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University. Air Force Two will transport Kirk's body to Phoenix for burial. Vance described first contact with Kirk in 2017 when Kirk sent a DM after a Tucker Carlson appearance, which led to a lasting friendship. Vance described group chats with Kirk and high-level government figures that celebrated life events, coordinated politically, and trusted Kirk. Vance credited Kirk with organizing efforts that aided the 2024 victory and government staffing, and learned of the shooting through those chats.
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