By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Since the U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in a brazen display of violence, President Donald Trump has embraced the role of spokesman in an extraordinary way.

Political rhetoric has become increasingly toxic in America, and the stakes are so much higher for those on the losing end of the debate.

The suspect arrested and accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified by officials as 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson. Utah Cou

Bureau officials confirmed that Tyler Robinson, 22, was in a "romantic relationship" with the unnamed person, who is a male transitioning to a female, and that they shared an apartment in Saint George, Utah. Those FBI officials told Fox News Digital that Robinson's lover is fully cooperating with the FBI's investigation.

A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday is scheduled for Sunday, September 21 in Arizona, and President Donald Trump will be in attendance.

Texas leaders in both parties condemn the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk . On Friday, authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah for Kirk's murder. The shooting happened as Kirk was speaking with about 3,

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that a family member of the suspect's reached out to a family friend, who contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Conservative leaders from Pretoria to Tokyo framed the killing of the U.S. activist and organizer as proof of an existential threat.

Fox News honors late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, featuring tributes from colleagues highlighting his mission and Christian faith on "Charlie Kirk: An American Original."

Standing by the vacant chair where her husband used to record “The Charlie Kirk Show,” Erika Kirk pledged to keep her husband’s legacy – including his campus tours and radio show – alive even after his death.