New York Yankees Honor Charlie Kirk With Moment Of Silence

The New York Yankees paid tribute to conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday night, holding a moment of silence just hours after he was assassinated during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.

In a rare show of unity in a deep-blue city, fans at Yankee Stadium stood together in solemn remembrance, regardless of political affiliation, as Kirk’s image appeared on the centerfield jumbotron.

Before tonight’s game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk.

Kirk founded the youth activist group “Turning Point USA” and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old. pic.twitter.com/Fz5xPlmdu0

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 10, 2025

“Before tonight’s game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk,” the team posted on social media. “Kirk founded the youth activist group ‘Turning Point USA’ and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old.”

The tribute came as news of Kirk’s death reverberated across the country, sparking grief, outrage, and tributes from political leaders, students, and public figures across the ideological spectrum. President Donald Trump called the assassination a “dark moment for America” in an Oval Office address and ordered flags flown at half-staff nationwide.

Kirk had long championed spirited debate and civic engagement on college campuses, often appearing in hostile environments to make the case for conservative values. The Yankees’ gesture, brief but powerful, marked a moment of respect in a city where Kirk’s views were often challenged but his impact was undeniable.