Security failed Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Erika claims

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Trending on The Hill - September 16, 2026

Trending on The Hill - September 16, 2026

(NewsNation) — One year and six days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University, Erika Kirk may be planning legal action against the school, NewsNation has learned, making stunning new allegations about major security failures on campus.

A notice of claim was sent to the university from Erika Kirk‘s lawyers, containing a shocking accusation.

According to the notice, a member of Turning Point USA texted the police chief before the event with security concerns.

‘I got you covered,’ Utah police chief promised before Charlie Kirk’s death

“Hello Chief Long — we received this message today from the student group … There is student roof access pretty close to where (Charlie Kirk) will be set up at Utah Valley … if this is true it would be nice to either have it controlled access or allow one of my guys to be there as well if possible.”

Chief Jeff Long responded, “I got you covered.”

Retired FBI and CIA agent and NewsNation National Security Contributor Tracy Walder called it a “catastrophic mistake” and said........

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