Brad Paquette, Michigan State Representative for the 37th District | Michigan House Republicans
Brad Paquette, Michigan State Representative for the 37th District | Michigan House Republicans
Brad Paquette, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, made several posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account in response to the reported death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
On September 10, 2025, Paquette wrote: "Charlie Kirk was martyred for the American cause. Now is a time to mourn."
In a subsequent post dated September 11, 2025, Paquette added: "A man's children are trying to go to sleep tonight in the United States without their father because he was murdered due to his being a leading conservative. Some are celebrating."
Later that day, he posted another message: "A must watch. https://t.co/GsG9G4xjA3"
Paquette’s remarks follow reports about Charlie Kirk’s death and have drawn attention for their characterization of Kirk as "martyred for the American cause." The references to mourning and the impact on Kirk's family highlight emotional responses among some members of the conservative community.
Charlie Kirk is known as a prominent conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, an organization that advocates for conservative values on college campuses.
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