"A millennial darling of the MAGA movement, Kirk also reached audiences through his podcast, "The Charlie Kirk Show," and more than 5 million X followers. He began his media career in 2012 as a Fox News guest and rose to prominence in conservative politics, propelling him to a guest co-host spot on "Fox & Friends Weekend" in July of this year."
"Turning Point USA requested prayers and privacy for his family and loved ones in a statement. "No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie," Trump said in a statement shared on Truth Social. "He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us." Kirk's death came during his "American Comeback Tour" of university campuses, where the provocateur's infamous "Prove me Wrong" tables have sparked fierce debates across the country."
Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and became a prominent conservative organizer and media figure. He built a large audience through The Charlie Kirk Show podcast and over five million followers on X. He began as a Fox News guest in 2012 and later earned a guest co-host spot on Fox & Friends Weekend in July. Kirk was shot on September 10 during a Utah Valley University event and died from his injuries. Turning Point USA requested prayers and privacy for his family. Kirk led the "American Comeback Tour," staged "Prove me Wrong" campus tables, forged ties with President Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and expanded Turning Point into a political arm supporting GOP candidates. He is survived by his wife, Erika, and two children.
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