Congressman Pat Harrigan, a Republican who won the 2024 general election against Ralph R. Scott, Jr., used his social media platform on September 10, 2025, to comment on the reported shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
In his first post at 18:52 UTC, Harrigan expressed support for Kirk by stating, “Praying for @charliekirk11. America needs his voice.”
Later that evening at 19:31 UTC, Harrigan criticized media coverage of the incident and emphasized the personal impact on Kirk’s family. He wrote, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Charlie Kirk was just SHOT IN COLD BLOOD on a college campus, and MSNBC has the nerve to spin it as a “supporter shooting in celebration”? What planet are they on?! This man has a wife. He has two children. He was targeted for SPEAKING HIS BELIEFS. And https://t.co/vW5V6AA13h”
At 20:03 UTC, Harrigan described the shooting as a significant event and highlighted Kirk’s influence within conservative circles: “Charlie Kirk being shot is THE turning point. Charlie isn’t just another conservative voice. He built a movement, gave young Americans the courage to stand up for their beliefs, and inspired millions to fight for freedom. And for that, he was targeted in cold blood on a college”.
Pat Harrigan’s public comments follow his recent electoral victory in 2024 over Ralph R. Scott, Jr., where he secured approximately 57.5% of the vote.
