Charlie Kirk. 31-years-old. Devoted husband to Erika and two small children.
Some people consider Kirk polarizing, which I don’t understand. Kirk always showed respect and kindness. Never showed judgment towards anyone with a different opinion. If you disagreed with him, he would speak to you like an adult.
Kirk really embraced Andrew Breitbart’s message: More voices.
Kirk showcased his talent through his organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), which he built from the ground up.
We all remember him traveling to universities and encouraging conversations. No violence. No disrespect.
Unfortunately, at Utah Valley University, a man shot and murdered Kirk in front of 3,000 people on September 10, 2025.
However, the assassination only made Kirk and TPUSA stronger.
Interest in Turning Point USA grew bigly after we lost Kirk. More colleges have petitioned to open a TPUSA chapter. High schools opened chapters. So much growth:
Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point, said Kirk had watched frustration among young voters build last year over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files and the strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with persistent cost-of-living pressures deepening the discontent.
“Charlie saw these fault lines emerging and was messaging to it,” said Kolvet, a close friend of Kirk’s.
Despite those challenges, Turning Point’s growth has accelerated over the past year. The group now has more than 3,500 high school chapters nationwide, up 180%, and more than 1,500 college chapters, up more than 60%, Kolvet said.
“It’s happened amidst a broader political environment where there are obvious headwinds,” he said. “I think it’s a testament to his legacy and the team here.”
The left has resisted the expansion, but students keep fighting for their right to free speech.
We miss you, Charlie.
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