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
Conservative - Holding traditional values, and in a political context, favouring policies such as private ownership.
Martyr - A person who is killed due to their beliefs, especially their religious beliefs.
Democrat - A member of the Democratic party, the left-leaning US political party.
Xenophobic - Showing dislike or prejudice towards people from other countries.
Irony - A situation in which the result is opposite to what you might expect.
Second Amendment - There have been 27 amendments to the Constitution since 1781.
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.