Delaware
Flags across Delaware lowered to half-staff in wake of conservative leader’s death
Delaware and U.S. flags will be lowered across the state in the wake of conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s death on Sept. 10.
Gov. Matt Meyer ordered the flags at state buildings and other facilities to be lowered from now until 6 p.m. Sept. 14 in concurrence with President Donald Trump’s proclamation.
Kirk died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Kirk, who was the co-founder of the conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA and a key ally of President Donald Trump, was shot in the neck at a debate hosted by the organization. He was 31.
Meyer condemned Kirk’s killing “in the strongest possible manner” in a written statement on Sept. 10.
“As Americans, we can and should be able to debate ideas vigorously without turning to violence, because violence is never the answer,” he said in a written statement. “Lauren and I are praying for the loved ones of Charlie Kirk, who are now faced with an unspeakable tragedy.”
Delaware leaders and elected officials issued numerous statements as news spread Sept. 10 about the deadly act of violence in Utah. Former President Joe Biden posted on X that “there is no place in our country for this kind of violence.
“It must end now. Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones.”