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Mr. Kirk founded Turning Point USA, a political organization designed to rally young conservatives. He was answering questions about transgender politics and mass shootings from students at Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot and killed. Authorities have not yet identified a suspect and said the investigation was ongoing.
Turning Point founder, a pro-life Christian and Second Amendment advocate, was known for his loyalty to Donald Trump and his ‘America First’ agenda
U.S. Representative Rick Crawford was aware of the danger of political violence in the United States long before this week's killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and he has his own coping strategy: a “keep-your-head-on-a-swivel type of an attitude.
The conservative activist had recently spoken at conferences in Asia. His message also resonated in Europe, and especially Britain, which has seen a rise in right-wing ideology.
After Charlie Kirk’s slaying, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said, "Our nation is broken." Here's what the data says about rising political violence in the U.S.
Kirk, the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was killed Wednesday afternoon while on stage at a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
On X, Rep. Nick Langworthy, who represents much of the Southern Tier in New York's 23rd district, said, "I am horrified by the shooting of Charlie Kirk. My prayers are with him and his family as they face this unspeakable act of violence.
No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” President Donald Trump wrote of him.