"The 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA was a close ally of President Trump and seen as one of the most prominent young leaders within the MAGA movement. His death has reverberated across the Republican Party from the grassroots through the upper echelons of the White House. That connection in particular is likely to be emphasized today as both Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set to deliver remarks at his service, along with several other top administration officials."
"The late activist's memorial comes just days after prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with murdering Kirk as he was speaking at a Turning Point event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on September 10. In charging documents, authorities cite a text message sent by Robinson in which he allegedly explains why he targeted Kirk, writing, "I had enough of his hatred.""
"Kirk was known as a campus free speech advocate, beloved by his many followers for creating a space for young Republicans to counter what he saw as more liberal-leaning campus climates. In recent years, he had increasingly espoused and amplified many right-wing Christian views. He also took some stances that his critics derided as offensive. He was a vocal opponent of transgender rights, for example, and believed the 1964 Civil Rights Act was a "mistake," arguing it has caused a "permanent DEI-type bureaucracy.""
Tens of thousands of supporters and top Republican leaders will attend Charlie Kirk's funeral at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona at 2 p.m. ET, with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance scheduled to speak. Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA and was a prominent young MAGA leader; his widow, Erika Kirk, was named Turning Point CEO. Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with murdering Kirk during a Turning Point event on September 10 in Orem, Utah, citing a text that read, "I had enough of his hatred." Kirk championed campus free speech, embraced right-wing Christian views, opposed transgender rights, and criticized the 1964 Civil Rights Act. His assassination sparked a broader conversation about political violence.
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