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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald Trump ordering flags throughout the United States to be lowered as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk – he is ordering U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff effective immediately and remain lowered through sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
“Political violence of any kind has no place in our country and is never acceptable,” Governor Lamont said. “The tragic attack on Charlie Kirk today is absolutely awful. My prayers are with him and his family.”
Flags will also be lowered on Thursday, September 11, 2025, under an order issued earlier today in remembrance of the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
In accordance with the directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, and any other private entities and government subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for this same duration of time. Since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered.
"We are devastated by the heartbreaking news of Charlie Kirk’s passing. Our hearts are with his wife, his two young children, and all those who knew and loved him. To the millions of Americans struggling to make sense of what happened — please know you are not alone. We grieve with you, and we share in your shock and sorrow," wrote Ben Proto, Chair of the Connecticut GOP. "Charlie was more than a political voice — he was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a tireless advocate for what he believed in. His passion, conviction, and love for the youth of our country inspired an entire generation."
"Charlie Kirk was an American patriot and a loving husband & father. His death today is tragic," wrote the Connecticut House Republicans. "Charlie spent his life “in the arena” and his dedication to civic engagement and civil discourse inspired a new generation of American voters to make a meaningful impact on campus, in their communities, and at the ballot box."
“I am heartbroken and in shock at Charlie Kirk’s death—just as millions of conservatives are tonight. Charlie was reason personified. The Left rejects reason for violence—but we will honor Charlie by multiplying his legacy a millionfold,” said State Sen. Rob Sampson.
"The attack on Charlie Kirk is reprehensible, and all Americans must condemn political violence in every form. We cannot tolerate this sort of behavior in the United States. It’s anathema to what we stand for as a nation," wrote Congressman Jim Himes on Facebook.
"I am horrified by reports that Charlie Kirk has been shot at an event in Utah. Political violence is never acceptable. I am praying for him and his family," said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro.
"Political violence of any kind has no place in our country—none. My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk’s loved ones & the students of Utah Valley," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
"I am disgusted to learn of the murder earlier today of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk," wrote State Sen. Matt Lessser. "America is better than political violence and we all should repudiate it -- it's not how we settle our differences and not the country any of us want."
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo specifically called out accounts making reprehensible posts about the assassination, like the stream of posts from BLM 860.
"If you think it is okay to post and insinuate that the murder of a 31 year old was an act of karma because of a position on the Second Amendment, whatever your views on it, then you need to reevaluate your life and what brought you to such a dark place," wrote First Selectman Camillo. "May God bless Charlie Kirk, and may He bless his young family. People of all beliefs and backgrounds can agree that senseless violence is never an answer, nor should be tolerated."
Others quickly politicized the tragedy, pointing the finger on "gun violence."
"Gun violence is never the answer. Period. Not in schools where students are trying to learn, not because someone disagrees with Charlie Kirk’s political speech, not on religious grounds where people are worshipping. Never," wrote State Sen. Bob Duff. "We must rid our country of gun violence. The United States is an outlier to the rest of the civilized world. It’s access to guns. It’s access to guns. It’s access to guns."
But Sen. Chris Murphy decided to take things to a whole new level.
He issued a thread on X in which, surprise surprise, he blamed Trump.
"I think Donald Trump, and his celebration of January 6th, has done more to normalize political violence than any other American. He should apologize and put those people back in jail," said Murphy in the thread. "Trump needs to lead - that political violence is unacceptable no matter who pulls the trigger and who is the target. And any perpetrators go to jail, no matter who they support."
"It's also true that guns - in the wrong hands - up the risk of political violence," wrote Murphy. "No new gun law is going to eliminate political violence if we don't address the root causes, but why not be more careful about giving guns to people who have shown clear signs of brokenness?"
It's worth adding that just yesterday, Murphy said that people need to "do whatever is necessary" to save democracy.
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