Sen. James Lankford, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, posted several messages on his Twitter account in September 2025 addressing both political and personal matters.
On September 9, 2025, Lankford criticized Senate Democrats for their focus on former President Trump, stating, “Democrats are so focused on attacking President Trump that they are keeping the Senate from getting work done. We’ve got to get back to legislating, not continuing this unnecessary fight on nominees.”
The following day, Lankford offered support to conservative activist Charlie Kirk and those affected by an incident in Utah. On September 10, he wrote, “Join Cindy and me in praying for Charlie Kirk, his family, and the students right now in Utah.” Later that same day, he added another message of condolence: “Devastating and heartbreaking. Cindy and I are praying for his wife Erika, their two children, and all those who serve at Turning Point.”
Sen. Lankford has previously been vocal about legislative gridlock in the Senate and has often called for bipartisan cooperation. His recent comments come amid ongoing tensions over judicial nominations and partisan disputes in Congress.
Charlie Kirk is the founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative student organization. The references to prayers for Kirk’s family and Turning Point suggest a significant event affecting members of the organization or its leadership.
