Fox News Hourly Update: President Trump Comments on Investigation Into Killing of Charlie Kirk (September 11, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking updates on the investigation into the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, including President Trump’s latest remarks. The segment also covers the continuing 9/11 anniversary commemorations, an international labor story involving South Korean workers in Georgia, new US economic data, and public interest in awards shows.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Investigation into Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

• Potential Breakthrough: Authorities are making significant progress in the search for the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s death.
  • Lisa Licera: “A potential breakthrough in the search for the suspect.” [00:02]
• Presidential Remarks:
  • President Trump comments on recent developments and appeals for a measured public reaction:
    • “I hear they're making big progress and we'll have to see what happens.” [Trump, 00:07]
    • On public response: “He was an advocate of non violence. That's the way I'd like to see people respond.” [Trump, 00:20]
  • Despite urging non-violence, Trump blames “the radical left” for the incident, though the FBI has not shared any confirmed motive.
• FBI Investigation:
  • The FBI has released photos of a person of interest and offered a $100,000 reward for information.
  • Suspect described as college-aged, wearing a long dark shirt, blending in on campus.
    • Matt Finn reporting: “If you look at the photo of the person of interest, it appears that that person has had a long dark shirt which lines up with eyewitness accounts, video and even dispatch audio which described the suspect as wearing dark clothing.” [00:39]
  • Evidence under examination: palm print, shoe impression, and a high-powered rifle located in a wooded area near the escape route.

2. National Remembrance: 9/11 Anniversary

• President at Pentagon Ceremony:
  • President Trump honors the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in a public address:
    • “We will defend the nation they served, the values they upheld and the freedom for which they died. We will support our troops, we will protect our families and we will preserve the American way of life for every future generation.” [Trump, 01:15]
• Commemorative Events:
  • Bells ring in New York City marking each attack. The names of nearly 3,000 victims read by survivors and families.
  • Memorials held at both Ground Zero and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

3. International Labor and Diplomatic Tensions

• South Korean Workers in Georgia:
  • Several South Korean workers voluntarily left the US after alleged visa and work violations at a Hyundai plant.
    • Jessica Rosenthal reporting: “All but one of the South Koreans detained and held for visa and work violations in Georgia got on the plane in Atlanta back to Seoul. They were not in handcuffs.” [03:19]
  • U.S. authorities: some entrants overstayed visas or held inappropriate visa classes.
  • Potential diplomatic impact: South Korea considers rethinking investment in the U.S. due to recent detentions.

4. Economic Indicators

• Consumer Prices and Job Market:
  • Slight rise in consumer prices in August, with core CPI up 0.3% year-over-year and 2.9% overall.
  • Rise in unemployment claims—263,000, the highest in nearly four years.
  • Economists anticipate a quarter-point interest rate cut from the Fed given signs of a cooling labor market.
  • Jenny Coselda reporting: [03:58]

5. Pop Culture Snapshot

• Award Show Viewership:
  • Poll finds that about half of U.S. adults have watched all or most of an award show in the past year.
  • Clips from award shows remain popular among viewers.
  • Lisa Licera: “About half of U.S. adults say they watch all or most of an award show on TV or streaming. In the past year, just over half say they've watched clips from an award show.” [04:44]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Kirk’s advocacy:
  “He was an advocate of non-violence. That’s the way I’d like to see people respond.” [00:20]

• On 9/11 Remembrance:
  “We will support our troops, we will protect our families and we will preserve the American way of life for every future generation.” — President Trump [01:15]

• Reporter on the suspect description:
  “It appears that that person has had a long dark shirt which lines up with eyewitness accounts, video and even dispatch audio which described the suspect as wearing dark clothing.” — Matt Finn [00:39]

• International Tension:
  “South Korea's president suggests they may have to rethink investment, as South Korean workers aren't welcome in the US.” — Lisa Licera [03:37]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Investigation & Trump’s Comments: 00:02 – 00:39
• Crime Scene/Suspect Report: 00:39 – 00:57
• 9/11 Anniversary Segment: 01:15 – 01:32
• International Labor/Hyundai Worker Story: 03:10 – 03:37
• Economic Data (CPI and Unemployment): 03:58 – 04:44
• Award Show Viewership Poll: 04:44 – 05:07

Tone and Style

The segment features a concise, factual reporting style typical of Fox News radio updates, balancing the urgency of breaking crime news with more reflective coverage of national tragedy and routine economic reporting.

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