40% Say Assassination of Charlie Kirk Is a Significant Turning Point for America

Publication Date: 09/15/2025 1:00 PM CST

40% Say Assassination of Charlie Kirk Is a Significant Turning Point for America

Publication: 09/15/2025 1:00 PM CST

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While 40% say the assassination represents a significant turning point in American history, almost half (48%) say it is just another incident in a series of politically violent acts.
- More than half of Republicans (58%) say it's a turning point, but only 25% of Democrats say the same.
Thirty-four percent (34%) of registered voters are following the news about the assassination of Charlie Kirk Very Closely.
- Forty-four percent (44%) of Republicans and 26% of Democrats are following closely.

The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen September 13-14, 2025. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. and has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.