Andrew Kolvet, spokesperson for Turning Point USA and longtime executive director for The Charlie Kirk Show, has publicly refuted rumors that Charlie Kirk’s assassination is suspicious because there was no exit wound. Kolvet says he consulted with the surgeon who treated Kirk, and the lack of an exit wound was not evidence of foul play but a rare anatomical anomaly—something the surgeon called “a miracle.”
Kolvet’s account describes the bullet as being fired with a high‑velocity round. According to the surgeon, bullets from that type of caliber usually pass entirely through—creating both entry and exit wounds. In Kirk’s case, however, the bone density and strength of the area struck were so unusually high that the bullet halted within him. The bullet was found just under the skin. The surgeon reportedly expressed astonishment that more people weren’t injured, given dozens had been standing behind Kirk at the event.
Kolvet also pushed back on claims about removed SD cards from cameras at the scene. He explained that trusted crew members removed them to prevent footage misuse; they are now in the possession of the FBI. Kolvet said that despite online speculation, there’s no credible evidence suggesting the boards were tampered with or destroyed.
The “exit wound” theory had taken off after conservative commentators claimed video footage didn’t show a wound exiting the back. Kolvet said he generally avoids engaging in such speculation, but in this case he felt it was important to address because many people were spreading misinformation. The focus, he said, should remain on the confirmed facts from medical staff and law enforcement.
Kolvet’s statements aim to provide clarity amid a flood of rumors. He emphasized gratitude for the medical professionals involved in Kirk’s care, noting that despite the fatal injury, circumstances that could have caused further loss of life were avoided. For many supporters, this explanation offers some solace, countering more extreme or conspiratorial interpretations of what happened.
