Hello Capitalists,
With a heavy heart at the loss of a great patriot and champion of American capitalism, here is everything you should be following today:
FBI releases suspect photos
Trump honors Kirk after shock killing
Manhunt closes in on Kirk suspect as message leaks
Ackerman and Portnoy lead tributes to Kirk
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BREAKING UPDATE: FBI releases photos of person of interest
Trump hails Kirk as a likely future president and orders flags flown at half mast
President Donald Trump appeared on CNBC to declare "the country will heal" After Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, Wednesday afternoon. He has ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-staff in Kirk’s honor.
Trump Hails Kirk's Influence: Praising Kirk as instrumental in his 2024 election victory and a potential future president, Trump expressed devastation over losing a key ally with "the heart of the youth."
Healing Focus Amid Mourning: Trump emphasized national unity and "winning for the country" in a CNBC interview, while posting heartfelt sympathies to Kirk's wife Erika and family on Truth Social.
Thousands Attended Deadly Event: Kirk was addressing several thousand people when the shocking killing unfolded Wednesday.
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Manhunt for Kirk’s killer picks up the pace as internal message leaks
The manhunt to apprehend the assassin of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is intensifying as President Trump hailed him as a "truly Great American Patriot."
BREAKING UPDATE: FBI releases photos of person of interest
Shooter Hunt Intensifies Nationwide: Authorities recovered the rifle, a footprint, palm print, and clear video footage of the college-aged suspect, who remains at large after the Wednesday attack.
The WSJ has confirmed that the recovered weapon was “engraved with transgender and antifascist ideology.”
Internal Message leaked: Conservative podcaster Steven Crowder released a screenshot showing internal communications from the investigation.
"On September 10, 2025, at approximately 12:24PM, Conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at the Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. Mr. Kirk was speaking at the University as part of the American Comeback Tour. Multiple SLC I and III agents responded immediately. The suspect fired one shot from an elevated position on a rooftop in an adjacent building on the campus and surveillance video shows the suspect, jumping off and fleeing the area on foot. ATF and other law-enforcement located an older model imported Mauser .30-06 caliber bolt action rifle wrapped in a towel in a wooded area near the campus. The location of the firearm appears to match the suspects route of travel. The spent cartridge was still chambered in addition to three unspent rounds at the top fed magazine. All cartridges have engraved wording on them, expressing transgender and anti-fascist ideology. An emergency trace has been submitted an ATF SLC is working leads generated by the trace. The firearm and ammunition have been taken by the FBI for DNA analysis and fingerprint impressions. Upon completion of forensics, the firearm will be disassembled for additional importer information. Multiple people of interest having contacted or detained because of eyewitness testimony and review of video footage. The primary suspect is yet to be identified. ATF is assisting the investigation with multiple other federal, state, and local partners and the case is co-led by the FBI and Utah SBI.""
Press Briefing : Authorities from FBI and Utah police held a 9 a.m. ET update on the ongoing shooter search where they confirmed that they have secured the weapon that killed Kirk, a footprint, palm print, and clear video footage of the college-aged suspect.
Fatal Neck Wound Confirmed: The gunman struck Kirk once in the neck from a campus building 200 yards away.
Detainees Released Without Charges: Two persons of interest were briefly held but cleared after investigations showed no links to the assassination as investigators focus on evidence from the Orem campus event.,
Wall Street Titans mourn Kirk as “a giant of a man"
Business titans have expressed their shock and condolences after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was killed, hailing him as a patriot and visionary.
Ackman Honors Personal Encounter: Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman felt privileged to have spent time with Kirk, describing the 31-year-old as "a giant of a man" whose impact was profound.
Sacks Laments Lost Patriot: Venture capitalist David Sacks depicted Kirk as a self-made man, young husband, father, and relentless optimist, urging prayers for his family amid the tragedy.
Portnoy Condemns National Darkness: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy viewed the shooting as one of America's darkest days, stressing it transcends politics and signals deeper societal issues.
Trump Extols Youth Advocate: President Donald Trump praised Kirk's unmatched connection to America's youth, calling him "Great, and even Legendary," while offering love and sympathies to his wife Erika and family.
Charlie Kirk reveals how he got rich: "Bet on America!"
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In a recent episode of The Iced Coffee Hour Podcast, hosted by financial expert Graham Stephan and co-host Jack Selby, conservative media firebrand Charlie Kirk sat down to share the story of how he built his wealth and continues to manage his financial investments.
Charlie deserves a state funeral.