Tyler Robinson has been identified as a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. As the shooting of the late founding father of the United States has sparked responses from both sides of the political divide, Americans are wondering whether Robinson is a Democrat or a Republican. Several outlets have reported that he has registered to vote in 2021.
During an interview on September 12, 2025, Donald Trump stated that Robinson’s father had turned him in to authorities.
“I think with a high degree of certainty we have him – in custody,” Trump said, adding that “everyone did a great job, we worked with the local police, the governor, everyone did a great job.”
Details about Robinson’s possible involvement in Kirk’s death are still unclear, so we’ve rounded up everything we know about the suspect so far, including his voter registration and political background.
Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
His own father turned him over to the authorities.
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Who is Tyler Robinson?
Robinson is a 22-year-old Utah resident. It is unclear whether Robinson was a college student, and other personal details about his life have not been made public as of the time of publication.
Is Tyler Robinson a Republican?
No, Robinson is not a Republican. According to multiple outlets, he had no declared party on his 2021 voter registration.
Is Tyler Robinson a Democrat?
No, Robinson is not a Democrat. Since he did not declare a party when he registered to vote, he is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. His voter registration has since been marked “inactive” by CNN Local.
Who are Tyler Robinson’s parents? About his mother and father
Robinson’s mother is Amber Jones Robinson and his father is Matthew Robinson , according to several outlets in the area. Amber is a graduate of the University of Utah, and Matthew is a decades-long veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.
Per the New York Post, Robinson’s inner circle claimed he was “full of hate” leading up to Kirk’s shooting. Robinson also reportedly confessed to his father that he was a gunman, though Robinson has not spoken publicly. He is in police custody, Trump confirmed.
“And someone who was very close to him said, ‘HM, that’s him,’ and basically went to his father, went to the U.S. Marshal,” Trump said in his Fox News interview, announcing that Robinson was the prime suspect in Kirk’s murder.
Where does Tyler Robinson live?
Robinson is a Utah native. According to CNN, he grew up in the state’s suburb of St. George.
