Can America stop political violence? The death of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk has plunged the US into calls for vengeance. Some think there is no turning back from the cycle of violence.
‘Dark moment’ as Trump ally shot dead
MAGA martyr: Charlie Kirk's career was marked by his provocative style and controversial opinions on a range of topics, from race to gender, politics to gun rights. A regular on American campuses, he enjoyed confronting students with his extreme views. Glossary
Assassin - A person who murders someone for political or religious reasons.
Right-wing - Sometimes referred to as 'conservative', this is a range of political beliefs that emphasise the value of tradition, individual freedom and responsibility, low taxes and a hands-off approach to government.
Conservative - Holding traditional values, and in a political context, favouring policies such as private ownership.
Xenophobic - Showing dislike or prejudice towards people from other countries.
Martyr - A person who is killed due to their beliefs, especially their religious beliefs.
House Speaker - The person who officially controls meetings of the US House of Representatives. They are a member of the party with the most seats.
Democrats - Members of the Democratic party, the left-leaning US political party. Joe Biden and Barack Obama are both Democrats.