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In the immediate aftermath, questions abound: Who was the shooter? Was this a lone act or part of a larger coordinated effort? Will authorities be able to apprehend those responsible, or has the attacker slipped away? The uncertainty fuels fears and a sense of vulnerability, but also a resolve among many to refuse silence.
Leaders and citizens alike are urged to continue speaking out, to resist the urge to retaliate with violence, and to remember that Kirk’s death has transformed him into a martyr—an enduring symbol of the fight for free expression. As Donald Trump and others emphasize, this is a defining moment, a point where the country must decide whether to descend further into division or to unite in the face of evil.