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After the tragic shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Wyoming Democratic Party has released the following statement:
Today, Charlie Kirk is the latest victim in the all too common tragedy of gun violence in America. There are no words strong enough to condemn this appalling act of political violence. As Democrats, we reject violence in any form, against anyone, anywhere. We cherish our democracy, and it requires the ability to engage in spirited debate and civic participation, free from intimidation and bloodshed.
“Any form of violence is an abhorrent stain on our practice of democracy. America was and is built on the idea that we are free to express our positions on policy and politics, without fear of violence. What happened today in Utah is a clear and present danger to our democracy.” — WDP Chair Lucas Fralick
We remain committed to building a country where every person can participate in our democracy free from violence. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Charlie Kirk, and to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.