The US House of Representatives will hold an all-member prayer vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk tonight, following his tragic death on Wednesday.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated at 31 years old by a leftwing terrorist, later identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University last Wednesday. The shooter was revealed by law enforcement to have engraved his ammunition casings with Antifa and transgender slogans.
After a 33-hour manhunt, Robinson was turned over to the authorities. It was later revealed that Robinson lived with his romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, a male who was transitioning to a female. Some in pro-trans online circles appeared to have advanced knowledge of the plot and later celebrated the horrific murder, The Gateway Pundit reported.
The FBI is still investigating the incident and Robinson’s likely accomplices.
Arrangements have been made for Kirk’s funeral in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, and all are invited to attend and pay their respects.
Per Fox:
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has announced there will be a vigil in Statuary Hall of the Capitol tonight at 6:15 pm et to honor Charlie Kirk.
While it is expected to be respectful, Capitol Hill is a tinderbox right now. Democrats and Republicans are still trading barbs at one another. Both sides are accusing the other of contributing to the hyper-toxic rhetoric. There are calls to “lower the temperature.” But remember, Congress is a thermometer — not a thermostat.
We could have verbal jousting in and around the solemn ceremony tonight. Members could again unload on another when they filter back into the Capitol tonight. The complex is rife with tension.
Members are concerned about personal security and how to safeguard themselves and their families — but there’s no concrete plan on what to do to protect lawmakers.
The Democrats will likely make another awful spectacle with their despicable behavior once again.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, House Democrats lost it and shouted Rep. Lauren Boebert down when she attempted to hold a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk just hours after he was assassinated.
When Boebert asked to hold a silent prayer for Kirk and his family, the Democrats immediately began screaming at her until Speaker Mike Johnson gaveled the House into order.
WATCH:
The prayer vigil is scheduled to begin at 6:15 pm ET.
Watch live below:
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