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Wisconsin politicians respond to Charlie Kirk assassination

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and state Republican Party Chairman Brian Schimming share their reactions to the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

September 12, 2025

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Wisconsin politicians share their reactions to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah.

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