Morning Wire Charlie Kirk Mentor, Assassination Eyewitness Frank Turek Sets the Record Straight
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Sep 21, 2025 
In this enlightening discussion, Frank Turek, a prominent apologist and theologian known for his work with CrossExamined, shares his harrowing eyewitness account of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, whom he mentors. Turek recounts the chaos of the scene and challenges conspiracy theories surrounding his involvement. He also dives into the moral dilemmas faced by the shooter and highlights Charlie’s impactful legacy in evangelism, emphasizing the importance of campus security initiatives as they move forward.
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At Scene Description
- Frank Turek was standing about 25 feet from Charlie Kirk and was facetiming his children when he heard the shot.
- He rushed to Charlie, gave CPR, and realized Charlie was already gone as they tried to stop the bleeding.
Politics Protects Evangelism
- Turek says political involvement protects the church's ability to evangelize and live the gospel.
- He argues good laws prevent harm and preserve freedoms necessary for preaching and discipleship.
Responding To Conspiracy Claims
- Frank learned about online conspiracy claims two days later after landing in Phoenix.
- He called the accusations of signaling the shooter "colossally stupid" and said he was simply holding his phone and wearing a hat.
