Bruce Pearl addressed the hurt felt by many Auburn University students in the wake of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University. On Wednesday afternoon, Pearl spoke fondly of Kirk's legacy while also sending a message to the world:
Keep the violent rhetoric down in response to this violent tragedy.
"Charlie was an optimist! He was leading a revival of conservative Christian values and the happiness it could lead to! Charlie is irreplaceable! A true evangelist. 'if you disagree with me, step up to the front of the line.