Tony M. McCombie, Illinois State Representative from the 89th District | www.ilga.gov
Tony M. McCombie, Illinois State Representative from the 89th District | www.ilga.gov
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie responded to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, with a public statement expressing her sorrow and concern over the incident. Kirk was killed while speaking at a university event focused on political violence.
“My heart is broken, and I am angry. Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a senseless act of violence. My prayers are with his family, friends, and all who loved him.
“It is deeply disturbing that hatred has escalated to the point where lives are being stolen. That this happened while he was speaking on political violence at a university, a place that should be dedicated to free speech and the open exchange of ideas, makes it even more tragic. If ideas cannot be debated on campus without fear of violence, we have truly lost our way.
“Grief and outrage go hand in hand today. The assassin remains at large, and justice must be swift.”
McCombie has served as the Republican representative for Illinois' 89th House District since 2023 after succeeding Andrew Chesney.
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