The nation is still grieving the loss of 31-year-old conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was tragically assassinated during a public speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The attack — called a targeted political assassination by authorities — has left millions of Americans stunned and searching for answers.

But this week, in a rare personal statement that has shaken both the tech and political worlds, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed a set of private text messages he exchanged with Kirk in the days leading up to his death.

Musk, who rarely comments publicly on political events in this way, said that he felt compelled to share the messages because they show who Kirk truly was in his final moments — not just the fiery activist on stage, but a man of faith, fear, and relentless hope.

“I’ve lost colleagues, I’ve lost friends,” Musk said in a late-night interview streamed live on X. “But Charlie’s death hit me differently. He wasn’t just someone I knew. He was someone I respected for his courage. We had been talking about some pretty deep things before he passed, and I think the world needs to see that side of him.”

According to Musk, the texts began as a simple check-in. “I’d seen the threats against him increasing,” Musk explained. “I just wanted to make sure he was okay. What he sent back… I’ll never forget it.”

Musk then read aloud one of the final messages Kirk ever sent him:

“I know the risk I’m taking, but I can’t stop now. This isn’t about me anymore — it’s about my kids, about every kid who deserves to grow up in a country that still believes in freedom. If something happens, tell people I lived for Jesus and I never gave up on them.”

The room fell silent as Musk’s voice wavered slightly.

“This was a man who knew what might be coming,” Musk continued. “And he still chose to step on that stage. That’s courage. That’s faith. That’s why I had to share this.”

Musk, known for his sharp wit and often polarizing online persona, surprised viewers by showing an uncharacteristically emotional side during the interview. He spoke of long conversations he had with Kirk about faith, morality, and purpose — conversations that Musk said changed how he thinks about his own life.

“Charlie challenged me,” Musk admitted. “He always asked me, ‘What are you building all of this for? Mars, AI, rockets — what’s it all for if not for a future that’s worth living?’ That stuck with me. He wanted me to think bigger, not just about technology, but about meaning.”

Fans who tuned in to the live broadcast flooded social media with their reactions. Many said they had never seen Musk so raw, so human.

“Seeing Elon Musk tear up while talking about Charlie Kirk… that was something I never expected,” one viewer wrote. “This is bigger than politics. This is about two men talking about what matters most.”

Musk also revealed that one of Kirk’s last texts to him was a passage from Scripture — Matthew 25:23:

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Musk said those words have been ringing in his mind ever since. “He sent that verse to me, but I think he was reminding himself of it too,” Musk said quietly. “It was like he was saying goodbye — but also saying, ‘I’m ready.’”

Since sharing the messages, Musk has announced that he will personally fund a new initiative through the Musk Foundation in Kirk’s honor. The project, called The Good Servant Initiative, will provide scholarships and mentorship opportunities for young Americans who want to work in public service, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation.

“Charlie believed in young people,” Musk said. “He believed they could change the world if they had the tools. This is my way of carrying on that vision.”

The announcement has sparked a wave of support, with celebrities, athletes, and fellow tech leaders pledging to contribute to the fund. Some have even called for an annual Charlie Kirk Day of Service to honor his legacy.

Meanwhile, Kirk’s widow released a statement thanking Musk for sharing the texts. “Elon’s decision to share Charlie’s final words means so much to our family,” she wrote. “Those messages show the heart behind the mission — the man who prayed with us every night and never lost hope, even when the threats grew dark.”

The revelation of these private texts has ignited conversations across the country about courage, faith, and purpose. Whether one agreed with Kirk’s politics or not, many said they were deeply moved by the reminder that behind every public figure is a human being with fears, dreams, and convictions.

Musk closed the interview with a powerful reflection that left viewers silent.

“Charlie and I didn’t agree on everything. But we agreed that life is about building something greater than yourself. That’s what I want people to take away from this — not just that he died for what he believed, but that he lived for it. He lived fully, right up until the end.”

In the days since, #WellDoneGoodAndFaithfulServant has trended on social media, with thousands sharing tributes, prayers, and personal stories of how Kirk’s words or actions impacted their lives.

For Elon Musk, the loss is personal — but it is also motivating. “This isn’t the end,” he said. “This is a call to action. We can honor Charlie best not by mourning forever, but by living with the same purpose he did.”

And with that, Musk signed off the stream, leaving millions with tears in their eyes — and perhaps a renewed sense of what it means to build something that truly lasts.