09/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2025 01:32
NAN Founder Denounces Brazen Shooting of Charlie Kirk
NEW YORK, N.Y. (September 10, 2025) - Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), strongly condemned today's shooting of Charlie Kirk.
"Any form of physical violence is deplorable, especially today's brazen attack on Charlie Kirk. We can disagree, we can debate, but we can never, ever resort to violence or try to take one's life. Just as I condemned last summer's attempt on Donald Trump's life, I categorically condemn today's shooting. I pray for him and for our political climate to cool for us to demonstrate and debate free of physical threats."
The National Action Network noted that today's shooting underscores the urgent need to reject violence in all forms and protect the democratic right to free speech and debate. The organization has consistently spoken out against political violence, regardless of ideology, and reiterated its commitment to nonviolence.
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