Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters Following a Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia

The President. Hello, Steve [Steve A. Holland, Reuters].

Assassination of Turning Point U.S.A. Founder and Executive Director Charles J. Kirk in Orem, Utah

Q. It's good to see you. First of all, we're praying for you, Mr. President.

The President. I can't believe Charlie—what a great guy he was.

Death of Charles J. Kirk

Q. Have you had chance to speak to his family or anything like that, Mr. President?

The President. [Inaudible] I have it set for this afternoon.

Q. You're set to speak to them this afternoon?

The President. [Inaudible]—is wonderful woman too.

Turning Point U.S.A. Founder and Executive Director Charles J. Kirk

Q. How do you bring people together after something like this?

The President. Well, we're going to be talking about it very soon. We will——

Q. Have you heard anything else on the——

The President. We will be discussing it. You don't replace a Charlie Kirk. He was unique, as you all know. You know as well as I do, he was a unique man. But we'll do the best we can.

Investigation Into the Assassination of Turning Point U.S.A. Founder and Executive Director Charles J. Kirk in Orem, Utah

Q. Anything on the investigation, or anything on the latest that you've heard from the FBI or Kash Patel?

The President. No, they've reported to me so far pretty much what you're seeing in the news, is what it is. They have a virtual manhunt out there, so we'll see what happens. We hope we get him.

Thank you.

Q. Sir, thank you, Mr. President.

Q. Thank you, Mr. President.