Yankees' big gesture for Charlie Kirk after Utah University shooting wins hearts: ‘Rest in peace’

The New York Yankees made a sweet gesture for Charlie Kirk hours after the Trump ally and MAGA commentator was fatally shot in Utah

Published on: Sep 11, 2025, 05:19:55 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The New York Yankees made a sweet gesture for Charlie Kirk hours after the Trump ally and MAGA commentator was fatally shot at a Utah University event on Wednesday. Just before their game against the Detroit Tigers, the Aaron Boone-led side held a moment of silence for Kirk.

A general view of the main scoreboard at Yankee Stadium during a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk before the game (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

‘Remembering Charlie Kirk," a message along with the 31-year-old’s photo was displayed on the big screen at Yankee Stadium. This comes hours after President Donald Trump announced Kirk's passing, further ordering flags to be flown at half-staff till Sunday.

Social media users praised the Yankees for their gesture. “Let that sink in...the most liberal state...well done Yankees,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Well done Yankees. Senseless killing - purely because of political views. What a sad state of affairs. 😔” another person added.

Charlie Kirk fatally shot at UVU

Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination carried out from a rooftop. A person of interest was in custody, officials said.

“This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation," said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. "I want to be very clear this is a political assassination.”

Authorities are yet to identify the suspect. No motive or charges have been released. Videos on social media showed Charlie Kirk answering questions before a single shot rang out. The 31-year-old reached up with his hand as blood gushed from his neck.

His death was announced on social media by Trump.

“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.

Utah Valley University said the campus was immediately evacuated and remained closed. Classes were canceled until further notice.

“The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible,” Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who last March hosted Kirk on his podcast, posted on X.

“The murder of Charlie Kirk breaks my heart. My deepest sympathies are with his wife, two young children, and friends,” said Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was wounded in a 2011 shooting in her Arizona district.

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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