House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the nation has been fundamentally altered following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA.

Appearing on Jesse Watters Primetime, Johnson reflected on the national mood in the wake of the tragedy.

“Something changed today,” Johnson said, describing Kirk’s killing as a moment that will leave a lasting mark on America’s political and cultural landscape.

The Speaker praised Kirk’s influence on the conservative movement, noting his ability to inspire and mobilize young Americans, and warned that his death underscores the rising dangers of political violence.

Johnson’s comments join a chorus of conservative leaders who have called the assassination both a national tragedy and a turning point, demanding swift justice and greater accountability for the climate of hostility facing prominent figures on the right.