Vice President JD Vance disclosed he was the first individual to inform President Donald Trump about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shooting. During an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Vance described entering the Oval Office to deliver the news. He stated that he learned of Kirk’s passing an hour before the public announcement and recounted Trump’s reaction to the tragedy.

Vance shared that Trump “went quiet” and expressed sorrow, saying, “Man, he was a good guy, we’re going to miss him.” The vice president also emphasized his personal connection to Kirk, asserting, “I wouldn’t be Vice President without Charlie Kirk.” The remarks were made during a discussion on Watters’ show, where Vance provided details of the conversation.