Ted Nugent’s tribute to Charlie Kirk
Ted Nugent shared a post by his wife Shemane Nugent to mourn the assassination of Republican speaker and Turning Point USA head Charlie Kirk, “Utterly heartbroken. Charlie Kirk just wanted to do good and he was assassinated for it.
He allowed people to speak, then he calmly shot back with WORDS. He didn’t raise his voice. He flipped tables with intelligent conversation.
Years ago, Charlie reached out to me —me! Not my husband—to be a Turning Point Ambassador. I asked if he was sure. He said yes. He invited me to the TPUSA team. (I think I’m the oldest TPUSA Ambassador!) Charlie liked my message. My platform. Thought I could influence Christian conservatives. 🙏
Like Andrew Breitbart, Charlie left us too soon.
Praying for peace beyond all understanding for Charlie’s family and my fellow Turning Point team.”
Nugent had previously tweeted, “Pray for Charlie Kirk his family and friends and pray for America that good will overrule evil ASAP.” Nugent is also promoting a vigil for tonight in Florida.
For Ted and Shemane Nugent, the tragedy is deeply personal. Shemane recalled how Kirk sought her out directly to become a Turning Point USA Ambassador, valuing her Christian conservative message and influence apart from her husband’s outspoken rocker persona. That gesture, she said, showed Kirk’s unique ability to spot voices that could properly get across his conservative message. Ted has repeatedly praised Kirk as a fearless defender of the First Amendment, using his own platform to amplify TPUSA’s mission.
Turning Point USA, which Kirk founded in 2012, became one of the most prominent conservative youth organizations in America. The group’s growth was staggering, with thousands of student chapters and high-profile conferences featuring figures like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis. As reported by the Associated Press, TPUSA built a multimillion-dollar national presence, often sparking controversy while cementing itself as a driving force in Republican politics.
— Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) September 11, 2025
— Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) September 10, 2025
