Some Americans worry about threat of political violence after Charlie Kirk's death

By Liz Baker

Published September 15, 2025 at 6:53 AM EDT

Americans across the country are reacting to Charlie Kirk's death and what his assassination says about the threat of political violence in America.

Liz Baker

Liz Baker is a producer on NPR's National Desk based in Los Angeles, and is often on the road producing coverage of domestic breaking news stories.

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