We at Cole Metals Group are deeply saddened and disturbed by the assassination of Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk. The free exchange of ideas is a founding principle of our republic, and regardless of where you stand politically, most Americans feel in their gut that something has changed. Our divisions have escalated to violence. While we’ve seen political violence before, this was the most shocking and brutal manifestation in recent memory.
From Division to Dysfunction
The divisions we see on Main Street, USA begin in Washington, D.C. The struggle for power between Republicans and Democrats has shifted from civil debate to nonstop vilification. Political rivals are no longer simply opponents — they are branded as evil, dangerous, and destructive. The harsher the rhetoric, the greater the turnout on Election Day. The goal is power, not compromise.
That same dysfunctional system is supposed to tackle America’s real problems — including our $37 trillion national debt. We still have a Federal Reserve printing money daily to finance chronic deficits, steadily eroding the dollar’s purchasing power. Inflation is how the average American feels this loss. Attempts at reform — such as this year’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives — are token steps at best. The heavy lifting of reducing spending or raising revenue can only come from Congress, and Congress is more divided than ever.
Gridlock and Consequences
Let’s be honest: expecting the same politicians who helped create this climate of hostility to suddenly cooperate on fiscal responsibility is wishful thinking. If anything, Charlie Kirk’s murder signals even deeper division and hardened trench lines in Washington. Civil compromise is less likely, not more.
And caught in the middle are ordinary Americans. John and Jane Doe on Main Street, working, raising families, and trying to save for retirement — all while their dollars steadily lose purchasing power. Our politicians are locked in a power struggle while Rome burns. The victims are the people, as their savings erode.
Protecting What You Can Control
We fear it may take a true economic crisis before Washington changes course. Until then, Americans must take their own steps to safeguard what they’ve worked for. That is why we continue to recommend that clients allocate a portion of their savings away from dollar-denominated assets and into the certainty of physical gold.
Gold is an immutable asset. Its value doesn’t depend on political compromise or the promises of Washington. When the dollar’s purchasing power declines, the price of gold rises. It is a proven hedge against inflation and uncertainty — a savings and wealth preservation tool that endures when institutions fail.
Looking Forward
The assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only a shocking attack on free expression, but also a stark reminder of the bitter divisions that paralyze our nation. We cannot count on a fractured Washington to restore fiscal discipline or defend the value of the dollar. But we can act individually to protect our families and our future.
May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.
