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

• 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.