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Vance to host episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show"

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Driving the news: “Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show,” Vance wrote in a Sunday post. “Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend.”

  • He said the episode would air Monday at noon ET.

Screenshot: @JDVance/X

Zoom out: Vance, in an X post shared Wednesday, remembered Kirk as a “true friend” who advocated for him to become President Trump’s running mate.

  • The vice president and second lady Usha Vance accompanied Kirk’s family to Phoenix, Arizona, last week, transporting his casket aboard Air Force Two.

Catch up quick: Police announced Friday that the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody after a widespread search. Formal criminal charges are expected to be filed by Tuesday.

  • Trump said in the aftermath of the shooting that he would posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Go deeper: Charlie Kirk killing deepens America’s violent spiral