Sen. Schmitt to Newsmax: Charlie Kirk a Good Friend, Loved Life

Charlie Kirk was “a good friend” who “loved life,” said Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., telling Newsmax, Wednesday, that he is “devastated” by the Turning Point USA founder and CEO’s death.

“I mean, I’m devastated. Charlie was a good friend,” Schmitt told “Rob Schmitt Tonight.”

“And I think what can’t get lost is just … the tragedy of losing Charlie at 31 years old with a wife and two young kids. And he was just a great guy.”

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