Former President Donald Trump shared how his son Barron has been deeply affected by the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Trump said the loss was not only political but also personal, describing how Barron admired Kirk’s ability to connect with young people.

Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during a campus event in Utah, shocking the nation. For Barron, who had met Kirk personally,

the news felt especially close. Trump recalled arranging a lunch between them, noting how Barron came away inspired by Kirk’s energy and charisma.

According to Trump, Kirk’s rare gift was his ability to unite young people from different backgrounds.

“Charlie had a kind of magic over kids—it didn’t matter where they came from, he just connected with them,”

Trump explained. That ability, he said, left a lasting impression not only on Barron but on many others who encountered Kirk.

As investigators continue their work, tributes to Kirk have poured in from across the political spectrum.

Trump emphasized that Barron’s grief reflects the feelings of many young Americans—mourning not

just the loss of a political figure, but of someone who inspired hope, dialogue, and determination in a new generation.