This loss devastated the Trump family. High school senior Kai Trump spoke out after knowing that her close family friend, Charlie Kirk, was killed in Utah. A gunman shot the 31-year-old while he spoke at Utah Valley University, and he later died in the hospital.

Kai, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., showed her emotions. She posted a story on Instagram Wednesday night and shared what Kirk meant to her family. Her words carried the kind of weight you feel when someone you know suddenly vanishes.

Moreover, President Donald Trump honored Kirk with a statement of his own. He praised Kirk as ‘Legendary,’ and later announced that all American flags would fly at half-staff until Sunday evening. The bond between Kirk and the Trump family went beyond politics, and the tributes showed it.

Kai Trump’s Words And Voices From The Sports World

Kai Trump’s message was literally heavy. “I am deeply saddened to hear the news about Charlie Kirk,” she wrote.

“My heart goes out to his wife Erika and their two children. He was a close family friend and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this tragic time. Rest in peace Charlie.”

Although the reaction stretched far outside politics. Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow said, “Charlie was a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a dad. He was a man of passion, courage, and devoted his life to make an eternal impact.”

Brett Favre admitted he felt at a loss for words. “Only thing I can think of is tragic,” Favre posted with a photo of Kirk.

Others went straight at the darker side of the internet response. Dez Bryant, the former Dallas Cowboys star, showed his frustration. He called out people cheering Kirk’s death, saying, saying, “Seeing people who are excited about Charlie Kirk dying are messed up human beings.”

The amount of tributes justifies how many lives Kirk touched. With millions of followers, he built his career on social media and public events, but those closest to him saw a husband, father, and friend. Kai Trump’s post showed the connection between them.