Backpacks and other items are scattered around the courtyard area, in which the political commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during the event at the Utah Valley University at Orem on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Republicans and Democrats in Ohio joined forces at a rare unity after the murder of a conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Leaders say that unity is the beginning of developing the country.
In the era of political division, you can expect that the leaders of Republicans and Democrats meet to debate.
“What we now have in our political system about the political environment that is so dividing, so nasty,” said Gabe Guidarini, chairman of the Republican Federation Ohio College.
But in fact it is a debate and a tragedy that Guidarini and College Democrats of Ohio, President Gavin Steele.
“We see that political violence is growing in our country and it is terrifying,” said Steele.
Kirk organized a series of debate by traveling to university campus. During a conversation at the University of Utah Valley, he was shot and killed. He is suspicious in custody.
Guidarini, in his regret, contacted Steele – who jumped for an opportunity, developing a joint statement about Kirk’s death.
They read a statement in a joint 30-minute interview:
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Our thoughts and prayers concern the family of Charlie Kirk and the loved ones, the UVU community, which will be influenced by cruelty and with all the Americans who were so witnessing. Together, we must support a culture in which a misunderstanding never escalates to cause harm. Let our joint commitment to democracy lead us towards a safer and more united America. “
The post, which won hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of likes on various platforms, shows the only way, according to both youthful leaders, that the country can move on.
“Currently in our country it took a serious need, which is a sense of unity against political violence,” said Guidarini.
Steele explained that in matters of the day he “violently” did not agree with Kirk – but he used his rights to the first amendment and was ready to talk to the other party.
“If we are unable to talk, we are not able to solve the problems that are facing young people or act into the future,” said Steele.
However, students admitted that they fell into this political division.
They were asked if they ever thought they would come to a joint interview with the same topic.
“No,” said Guidarini. “Wednesday was just waking up that we had to postpone our disputes for some time and gather to remind people of what the spirit of democracy in this country is about.”
Steele nodded when he spoke.
“This is a moment of reflection in which we can go forward and hope that we will finally find a better community,” said Steele.
The couple met through violence.
“Gavin, you are a patriot, old,” said Guidarini.
“Gabe, I have nothing but respect,” Steele answered.
But he swore to work to improve the state – together – goes forward.
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