I was indifferent at first but found out something.
There is a drawback to his passing - he was wanting the Epstein files to be released.
I do not know how much "pull" he had in politics but he could have possibly been a force that would have torn MAGA apart from the inside.
That does not mean I agree with his values. Just that he could have taken down an even worse guy.
Given Kirk's age, it is safe to assume he was not on the list.