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Charlie Kirk, the right-wing influencer and trusted ally of Donald Trump has been shot dead while speaking with students at a university in Utah.

Kirk was one of the most prominent conservative activists and media personalities in the United States, and a trusted ally of Donald Trump. Many credit his influence - particularly with young people - as a key reason behind Trump鈥檚 victory in last year鈥檚 election.

The president, visibly angry and upset, delivered a message to the nation last night in which he described Kirk鈥檚 killing as a 鈥渄ark moment for America鈥�.

Justin, Sarah and Marianna assess who Charlie Kirk really was. what made him so successful and how dangerous a moment this could be for America as a whole.

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