As netizens reel from Charlie Kirk’s recent assassination, there are new speculations online regarding Frank Turek, the man who was supposedly standing behind Charlie
Several videos from the event showed a man dressed in white with sunglasses and a cap standing directly behind Kirk just moments before the fatal shot.
Who is author Frank Turek, seen standing behind Charlie Kirk in Utah as he was shot dead and was he signaling to the shooter
The viral accusations against Dr. Frank Turek are categorically false. Dr. Turek was at Utah Valley University as part of Charlie Kirk’s team, standing with him as a close friend and mentor. Their bond was marked by deep respect and unwavering support. Like everyone, we want… pic.twitter.com/NonSR8A9OR
— Frank Turek (@DrFrankTurek) September 12, 2025
There wasn't any hand signals. Frank Turek was one of Charlie's closest friends. You people do a disservice to Charlie and his family and friends with these conspiracies pic.twitter.com/rwef3G4YUt
— Abi Sinclair (@Sportyster) September 12, 2025
The man, reportedly identified as Frank Turek, sparked speculations due to his movements right before the shot took place with many believing he was giving secret signs to the shooter who has now been arrested according to Donald Trump.
Video of man alleged to be Frank Turek goes viral sparking speculations
Recent footage from the Charlie Kirk shooting showed a man in a white outfit, cap, and sunglasses standing just behind Charlie inside the event tent. What sparked speculations was the man repeatedly adjusting his cap and making small gestures while Kirk addressed the audience, gestures many believed were signs of Frank communicating with the shooter. Netizens started widely sharing the clips across X, TikTok, and Reddit, and it quickly became the center of speculation. Many online sleuths suggested that the man resembled Frank Turek, who is a well-known Christian apologist. However, as of now, no law enforcement agency has made any mention of Turek in connection with the case. The FBI has instead circulated images of a different person of interest tied to the shooting.
Reactions from netizens
The viral clip triggered all kinds of heated debates across platforms, with one Reddit user writing:
“That’s Frank Turek, no doubt. The posture and the cap tilt give it away.”
Important mourning message#CharlieKirk pic.twitter.com/FQstcm9Q1y
— Frank Turek (@DrFrankTurek) September 10, 2025
Another user countered:
“People are reaching. The video is blurry, and you can’t draw conclusions from a few gestures.”
One X user posted:
If it’s really Frank Turek, why hasn’t he spoken up yet?”
Other users simply dismissed the theory entirely, with one TikTok user commenting:
“Folks need to stop making baseless claims — the FBI hasn’t said a word about Turek.”
Frank Turek biography
Frank Turek is a 63-year-old Christian apologist, author, and public speaker who is renowned for his strong defense of biblical worldviews. Over the years, he has written several books, including “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist”, and regularly hosts the radio program and podcast “CrossExamined”. Turek frequently debates atheists and skeptics at universities across the U.S. and has also led many faith-based tours to Israel.
The accusations against Dr. Frank Turek of him signaling to the shooter are false as he was at Utah Valley University as part of Charlie Kirk’s team, standing with him as a close friend and mentor and their bond was marked by deep respect and unwavering support.
The viral accusations against Dr. Frank Turek are categorically false. Dr. Turek was at Utah Valley University as part of Charlie Kirk’s team, standing with him as a close friend and mentor. Their bond was marked by deep respect and unwavering support. Like everyone, we want… pic.twitter.com/NonSR8A9OR
— Frank Turek (@DrFrankTurek) September 12, 2025
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