Washington, Sept. 14 -- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday described the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as "an attack on a political movement," The Hill reported.

"I see this as an attack on a political movement," Graham told NBC News' Kristen Welker on Meet the Press. "I see this being different. Charlie Kirk is one of the top three people in the country that allowed President Trump to win in 2024 by his efforts. And I think President Trump sees this as an attack on his political movement, what he created," he added, The Hill noted.

Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a close ally of President Trump, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. The alleged gunman...