Charlie Kirk
International news: Charlie Kirk, a close associate of President Donald Trump, was shot at Utah Valley University in Orem, US on Wednesday. Kirk died. Kirk was shot when he was addressing a conservative student gathering at the university. President Trump has also expressed condolences over Kirk's death.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was the CEO and co-founder of the youth organization Turning Point USA. Charlie Kirk was just 31 years old. He was shot while he was giving a speech at the university. His death was confirmed by President Donald Trump. Trump said on X after Kirk's death, no one could understand the hearts of the youth in the United States better than Charlie. Everyone, especially me, loved and respected him and now he is no longer among us. Melania and my condolences are with his wife Erica and family. Charlie, we love you!
According to a White House post, President Donald Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-mast across the US in honor of Charlie Kirk. Kirk was a conservative influential person. He was the founder of Turning Point USA. He started it in 2012 at the age of just 18.
Turning Point USA is an organization that promotes conservative politics on high school and college campuses. In 2024, he gave a speech at the Republican National Convention held in Milwaukee. Where he talked about the youth.
The shooting happened just as Kirk was about to begin a national tour of debates at colleges across the US, called “The American Comeback Tour,” which was scheduled to stop at Colorado State University, the University of Minnesota and other college campuses.
In addition to the tour, Kirk was scheduled to have a debate with progressive influencer Hasan Piker at Dartmouth College on September 25. In his live stream, Piker reacted with horror to the shooting and expressed concern to his followers that they too could be similarly targeted.
Over the past 10 years, Kirk has emerged as a rising star within the Republican Party. He has not only strengthened his online identity, but also built Turning Point USA into an influential organization within the Republican Party. A speech he gave at the 2016 Republican Convention brought him national recognition.
He was just 22 years old then. In the two presidential elections that have followed, Kirk's organization has become a national political force, regularly holding events in swing states.
In the 2024 election cycle, Kirk publicly criticized the leadership of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel and urged his donors to stop giving to the national party. A few months later, McDaniel stepped down.
Donald Trump Jr. said in a written statement to The Arizona Republic in 2024, "It is because of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point that the conservative movement is gaining courage now. Turning Point has grown in influence because they choose the right issues, work hard, and don't apologize for it. That's what inspires people."
Kirk was born in Illinois. He got involved in politics since high school. He dropped out of college for political activism. According to The Arizona Republic, Kirk married former Miss Arizona Frantsway in 2021. They also have two children. A daughter and a son.
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