Sophie Cunningham sends 2-word reaction after Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at campus event in Utah

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham reacted to right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk being shot dead in Utah. Kirk had been a long supporter of US President Donald Trump and spoke on various political issues. He was shot inside the Utah Valley University event.

Cunningham reacted to a post by Riley Gaines Barker, who has also previously commented on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. Parker posted a picture with Kirk and captioned the post with an emotional message.

"I'm so sick. Literal disbelief, she wrote. "We have a sickness in our society. The truth is so hated. Stop what you're doing and say a prayer to the Most High for Charlie Kirk and his family."

Sophie Cunningham commented on the post, sending prayers towards Kirk.

"Prayers up," she commented, followed by a sad face and a red heart emoji.

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