Trump Jr. Shares Kirk Image Urging Voters
Donald Trump Jr. posted an image of Charlie Kirk on X urging voters to cast ballots before polls closed on Tuesday.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
Donald Trump Jr. posted an image of Charlie Kirk speaking to a crowd on X, captioned "Vote like your lives, and the lives of your children depend, on it." Erika Kirk separately posted a video of her late husband highlighting his "timeless wisdom" before polls closed.
Why it matters
The posts tie the midterm election to the memory of Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot in September 2025 in Orem, Utah, and co-founded Turning Point USA. The Republican National Committee included a memorial for Kirk during its midterm convention in Dallas.
President Trump's approval rating was 38.4 percent in the Decision Desk HQ polling average on Tuesday afternoon. The effect of the posts on turnout has not been measured.
The players
Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. is the eldest son of President Donald Trump and a prominent figure in Republican politics and campaign activity.
Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who co-founded Turning Point USA, a youth political organization, before his death in 2025.
Erika Kirk
Erika Kirk is the widow of Charlie Kirk and posted the video of her husband on the day of the vote.
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is the official governing body of the Republican Party in the United States.
The details
Donald Trump Jr. posted the image on X on Tuesday, with the text "Vote Like the Other Side Will Kill You for Talking." Erika Kirk posted a video of Charlie Kirk, described as filmed before the 2024 elections, the same day.
Timeline
September 2025: Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in Orem, Utah.
2024 elections: Erika Kirk's video of Charlie Kirk was filmed.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Trump Jr. and Erika Kirk posted their messages before polls closed.
Political Context
The posts draw on the September 2025 fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, extending his memory into the 2026 midterm campaign. The Republican National Committee's memorial at its Dallas convention shows the party treating Kirk's death as a continuing organizing theme.
Voters receive political messages on social platforms close to election day, and the posts' content is designed to motivate turnout. Readers following the midterms can check their state's polling information directly before voting.
The takeaway
Political messages tied to a figure's memory can carry emotional weight close to election day, so readers should weigh such posts alongside verified voting information. Checking official state election resources before casting a ballot remains the most reliable step.
Further reading
For more on the midterm contests shaping these posts, see United States Elections.
