Noah Silveira

Engineer | Photography enthusiast | Sustainability advocate

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

Phenomenal explanation, food for thought 💭

This New Pyramid Theory Explains the Missing Evidence https://t.co/2MTFjNRqlz

[JD Vance @JDVance]

A while ago, probably in 2017, I appeared on Tucker Carlson's Fox show to talk about God knows what. Afterwards a name I barely knew sent me a DM on twitter and told me I did a great job. It was Charlie Kirk, and that moment of kindness began a friendship that lasted until today.

Charlie was fascinated by ideas and always willing to learn and change his mind. Like me, he was skeptical of Donald Trump in 2016. Like me, he came to see President Trump as the only figure capable of moving American politics away from the globalism that had dominated for our entire lives. When others were right, he learned from them. When he was right--as he usually was--he was generous. With Charlie, the attitude was never, "I told you so." But: "welcome."

Charlie was one of the first people I called when I thought about running for senate in early 2021. I was interested but skeptical there was a pathway. We talked through everything, from the strategy to the fundraising to the grassroots of the movement he knew so well. He introduced me to some of the people who would run my campaign and also to Donald Trump Jr. "Like his dad, he's misunderstood. He's extremely smart, and very much on our wavelength." Don took a call from me because Charlie asked him too.

Long before I ever committed (even in my mind) to running, Charlie had me speak to his donors at a TPUSA event. He walked me around the room and introduced me. He gave me honest feedback on my remarks. He had no reason to do this, no expectation that I'd go anywhere. I was polling, at that point, well below 5 percent. He did it because we were friends, and because he was a good man.

When I became the VP nominee--something Charlie advocated for both in public and private--Charlie was there for me. I was so glad to be part of the president's team, but candidly surprised by the effect it had on our family. Our kids, especially our oldest, struggled with the attention and the constant presence of the protective detail. I felt this acute sense of guilt, that I had conscripted my kids into this life without getting their permission. And Charlie was constantly calling and texting, checking on our family and offering guidance and prayers. Some of our most successful events were organized not by the campaign, but by TPUSA. He wasn't just a thinker, he was a doer, turning big ideas into bigger events with thousands of activists. And after every event, he would give me a big hug, tell me he was praying for me, and ask me what he could do. "You focus on Wisconsin," he'd tell me. "Arizona is in the bag." And it was.

Charlie genuinely believed in and loved Jesus Christ. He had a profound faith. We used to argue about Catholicism and Protestantism and who was right about minor doctrinal questions. Because he loved God, he wanted to understand him.

Someone else pointed out that Charlie died doing what he loved: discussing ideas. He would go into these hostile crowds and answer their questions. If it was a friendly crowd, and a progressive asked a question to jeers from the audience, he'd encourage his fans to calm down and let everyone speak. He exemplified a foundational virtue of our Republic: the willingness to speak openly and debate ideas.

Charlie had an uncanny ability to know when to push the envelope and when to be more conventional. I've seen people attack him for years for being wrong on this or that issue publicly, never realizing that privately he was working to broaden the scope of acceptable debate.

He was a great family man. I was talking to President Trump in the Oval Office today, and he said, "I know he was a very good friend of yours." I nodded silently, and President Trump observed that Charlie really loved his family. The president was right. Charlie was so proud of Erika and the two kids. He was so happy to be a father. And he felt such gratitude for having found a woman of God with whom he could build a family.

Charlie Kirk was a true friend. The kind of guy you could say something to and know it would always stay with him. I am on more than a few group chats with Charlie and people he introduced me to over the years. We celebrate weddings and babies, bust each other's chops, and mourn the loss of loved ones. We talk about politics and policy and sports and life. These group chats include people at the very highest level of our government. They trusted him, loved him, and knew he'd always have their backs. And because he was a true friend ,you could instinctively trust the people Charlie introduced you to. So much of the success we've had in this administration traces directly to Charlie's ability to organize and convene. He didn't just help us win in 2024, he helped us staff the entire government.

I was in a meeting in the West Wing when those group chats started lighting up with people telling Charlie they were praying for him. And that's how I learned the news that my friend had been shot. I prayed a lot over the next hour, as first good news and then bad trickled in.

God didn't answer those prayers, and that's OK. He had other plans. And now that Charlie is in heaven, I'll ask him to talk to big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends, and the country he loved so dearly.

You ran a good race, my friend.

We've got it from here.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

What a masterpiece!

To Scale: TIME https://t.co/sOKWcgfenG via @YouTube

[Spotify @Spotify]

We are deeply saddened by the news of Liam Payne's passing. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the many fans who loved and supported him.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

Happy Aussie #FathersDay2024 to all the Dads and Fathers figures out there. 👨🏽👴🏽🧓🏼
Having lost my Dad, specially remembering dads who have passed on and pray for children missing their dads. 🤲🏼
Thank you for all the unseen sacrifices you’ve made for us to see a better future.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

@EmmanuelMacron Who came here for the comments? 😅
I wasn’t expecting anything positive.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

This “artistic expression” is utterly unacceptable by any standard, especially because it mocks the one who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Goes go to show where the world is headed.

Commend C Spire on their decision to pull advertising on account of our Lord and Saviour.

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

JUST IN: Telecommunications company C Spire has removed all advertising from the Olympics after they mocked Christianity in their opening ceremony.

C Spire is the sixth-largest wireless provider in the United States.

"We were shocked by the mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. C Spire will be pulling our advertising from the Olympics," the company announced on X.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves chimed in after the announcement.

"I am proud to see the private sector in Mississippi step up and put their foot down. God will not be mocked. C Spire drew a common-sense, appropriate line."

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

Wonderful memorable first trip to America. Loved it. 🙂 Thanks Houston, we don’t have a problem.

One thing I didn’t miss however was the #coffee ☕️. A morning brew in these parts are just sensational.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

@sagarkamat Thanks Sagar. Yea that was on my bucket list! will cross that off. 🙂

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

Travelling for work again, this time Houston, TX USA 🇺🇸.
I will be here for the next 15 days so if any school/uni buddies in this area, feel free to let me know, will be happy to catch up! 🙂

[Gavin Heaton @servantofchaos]

Can't tell you how much I love #firstfootprints - the story we've needed to hear for 200 years

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

Mind 🤯. Parallels what’s going on these days.

https://t.co/756uSb8gjY

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

What a message - Why Dads Should Be Dangerous https://t.co/Pp8hTgZUif #Dad #Father #FatherAndSon #Fatheranddaughter #daddybears

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

@EdKrassen It’s really hard to fathom the idea of living in a country where you’re neighbour could shoot your entire family!
It appears as though the 2nd Amendment is placed at a higher value than human life. It’s always worth amending the amendment for preservation of human lives.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

After almost 10 years, I have decided to get back into writing. Here’s on on My earliest days in Sydney 🦘, Australia,😀 @87noah https://t.co/4PiQPi6fxF

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

@engineers_feed Planes take off due to a concept called “lift”🛫 which means air helps to lift the plane off the surface of the earth. It really doesn’t matter how fast the wheels spin, if there’s no lift, the plane won’t take off.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

First day at @RheinmetallAG Defence Australia as an Electronics Engineer. Must say I was impressed with the boarding process. #NewJob #Electronics #Engineering

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

Leaving a company after 5 years of ups and downs can be pretty emotional, I didn't realise it till it actually happened today.

#Gratitude #Experience

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

Feels great to be travelling international again. I’ve almost forgotten how to. A flood of nostalgia as we touched down 🛬 in Goa this evening.

[Noah Silveira @87noah]

A great little project to protect the concrete surface in your garage 🚙 and add a little bling to the floor. 🛞An awesome kit by #DyMark available in different colours at @Bunnings makes it easy to follow. #DIY #homeimprovement #homeprojects 🔨