‘Politicize the F**k Out of My Death Before My Blood Runs Cold’

Gun control activist and former Democratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg said Saturday on social media that if he were killed, he would want his death politicized immediately.

His remarks drew contrast to the final wishes of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week and had told his wife he hoped to be remembered for his “courage and his faith.”

Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, posted a thread on X saying: “If I ever get killed by one of these right wingers politicize the fuck out of my death immediately (I’m talking before my blood runs cold) and use it to pass as many gun laws as possible and raise as much money as you can to primary Dems who refuse to support gun laws.”

If I ever get killed by one of these right wingers politicize the fuck out of my death immediately (I’m talking before my blood runs cold) and use it to pass as many gun laws as possible and raise as much money as you can to primary Dems who refuse to support gun laws.

— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) September 13, 2025

He continued, “I’m saying this because I know Fox News will say it’s wrong to politicize my death and it’s too soon. Fuck that. It’s too late… Also use that money to defeat republicans who don’t support stronger gun laws too obviously.”

Also use that money to defeat republicans who don’t support stronger gun laws too obviously

— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) September 13, 2025

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Hogg concluded, “I’m getting this out there just in case. We live in a crazy world. But I’ll be damned if they say I wouldn’t have wanted people to act immediately.”

I’m getting this out there just in case. We live in a crazy world. But I’ll be damned if they say I wouldn’t have wanted people to act immediately.

— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) September 13, 2025

The posts came one day after Utah Gov. Spencer Cox addressed the impact of social media on public reaction to Kirk’s killing.

“Social media is a cancer on our society right now,” Cox said Friday, warning that violent imagery circulating online was fueling division.

“We are not wired as human beings — biologically, historically — to process those types of violent imagery.”

He encouraged Americans to step away from online platforms and instead “hug a family member, go out and do good in your community.”

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Wednesday at Utah Valley University during the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour.”

Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson the following day after his family contacted law enforcement.

Investigators said they recovered a bolt-action rifle and bullet casings inscribed with anti-fascist phrases.

Kirk’s wife, Erika, delivered her first public remarks on Friday from Phoenix, where her husband had recorded his radio show.

“Two days ago, my husband, Charlie, went to see the face of his Savior and his God. Charlie always said that when he was gone, he wanted to be remembered for his courage and for his faith,” she said.

She added that one of Kirk’s last conversations had been “witnessing for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Erika Kirk: “Two days ago, my husband, Charlie, went to see the face of his Savior and his God.”

“Charlie always said that when he was gone, he wanted to be remembered for his courage and for his faith.”

“And one of the final conversations that he had on this earth, my husband… pic.twitter.com/3JrmEUttF4

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 13, 2025

Kirk’s casket was flown to Arizona aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance. President Donald Trump announced that Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously and said he would attend the funeral.

“Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people,” Trump said.

BREAKING: President Trump announces he will posthumously honor Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom:

“Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people. Our prayers are with his wonderful wife,… pic.twitter.com/8MhwpVdSGD

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 11, 2025

Hogg has previously criticized Trump, calling him a “damn coward” in a recent interview for not enacting new gun laws after mass shootings.

“Donald Trump has the power to do something about this,” Hogg said, adding, “you are the strongest president in modern American history… but you are not going to because you are a damn coward.”

Faith leaders close to Kirk emphasized his Christian testimony and conservative advocacy.

Rob McCoy, co-chair of TPUSA Faith, said Kirk’s faith gave him courage “because he didn’t fear death.”

Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills described Kirk as an “American martyr,” while Reverend Franklin Graham noted that Kirk “stood boldly for conservative values and defended free speech” but “most importantly, Charlie loved the Lord Jesus Christ.”

The assassination has reignited debate in Washington over gun laws.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) pressed for stricter restrictions, while Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) said mental health screenings were key.

Texas Democrat Isaiah Martin pledged to introduce legislation named after Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman if elected to Congress.

Meanwhile, Parkland parents offered differing views.

Fred Guttenberg blamed Utah’s campus carry law, while Ryan Petty and Andrew Pollack said such measures would not have prevented the attack.

House Republicans, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), are pushing for a select committee to investigate what they called “the money, influence, and power behind the radical left’s assault on America,” citing the targeting of Kirk as part of a broader pattern of violence.

Kirk is survived by Erika and their two young children.

In her remarks Friday, she said, “Our battle is not simply a political one. Above all, it is spiritual.”

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