NFL, Packers Hold Moment of Silence for Assassinated Activist Charlie Kirk

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, the NFL held a moment of silent reflection before the Green Bay Packers–Washington Commanders Thursday Night Football game at Lambeau Field. The league condemned all violence and called for a stop to the spread of hate, marking its first public comments on the incident and signaling a stance against employees who expressed support for the violence. Kirk, a known ally of President Donald Trump, who attended the Yankees game that same night, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump. The tribute at the Packers game was met with mixed reactions from fans on social media, reflecting the divided political climate. Other sports franchises, including the New York Yankees, also held moments of silence for Kirk. The FBI continues to search for a suspect, with a person of interest photo released to the public.