Tyler Robinson a Trump fan? Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's Halloween costume goes viral

Tyler Robinson was identified as the suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday

Published on: Sep 12, 2025, 23:33:06 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Tyler Robinson was identified as the suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was apprehended Thursday night after a massive manhunt. Now, his alleged Halloween photos in a Donald Trump costume have surfaced on social media.

A police mugshot shows Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk (via REUTERS)

Officials revealed at a Friday press conference that Robinson was captured after he confessed to a family friend, or ‘implied that he had committed’ the murder. The New York Post and Fox News cited sources to report that it was his father who turned him in.

"We got him," Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters.

Tyler Robinson, a Trump fan?

Social media users shared screenshots of what they claimed were Halloween posts by Robinson. The Charlie Kirk shooting suspect could be seen a Trump costume. HT.com cannot verify the authenticity of the screenshots shared on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“This is a photo of the shooter of Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson is pictured wearing a Trump costume in 2017. He comes from a MAGA Trump supporting family,” one person tweeted. They also attached the photo.

“I don't know who needs to hear this, but this costume is mocking Trump. Tyler Robinson was likely radicalized in college, like so many of our youth today. Stop sending your kids to college folks,” another one added, suggesting that Robinson was ‘mocking’ Trump.

Trump calls for the death penalty

Earlier on Friday, it was President Trump who told ‘Fox & Friends’ that a suspect had been caught. The 79-year-old said he hopes ‘they give him the death penalty’.

“Charlie Kirk was the finest person and he did not deserve this,” the president said.

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Utah is among 27 states where capital punishment remains legal in cases of aggravated murder, as outlined under Utah Code Section 76-5-202. Prosecutors must submit a formal notice within 60 days of arraignment if they intend to pursue the death penalty. A unanimous jury verdict is required for the sentence to be imposed; if jurors cannot reach an agreement, the punishment defaults to life in prison.

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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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