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AmericaFest honors Target employee Jeanie Beeman after viral video shows calm response to harassment

Jeanie Beeman received a standing ovation at TPUSA's AmericaFest and over $260,000 was raised for her after she calmly defused a confrontation over a political T-shirt.

  • Jeanie Beeman, a Target employee, was honored at AmericaFest after going viral for calmly responding to harassment about her Charlie Kirk shirt.
  • Michelea Ponce apologized for her behavior, stating, 'I behaved badly, and I regret it deeply.'
  • Supporters have raised over $273,000 through a GiveSendGo fundraiser for Beeman, with a goal of $300,000 for her vacation.
  • AmericaFest, hosted by Turning Point USA, attracted over 30,000 attendees and honored Beeman's composure during the incident.
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AmericaFest honors Target employee Jeanie Beeman after viral video shows calm response to harassment

Target employee Jeanie Beeman, who went viral after being confronted for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt, received over $260,000 in donations from supporters.

·New York, United States
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FROM Harassment To HERO: Target Grandma Jeanie Gets MASSIVE Ovation at TPUSA

Elderly worker who stood firm against leftist bully may retire with over $250K raised by patriots

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Turning Point USA honors Target employee confronted by customer for wearing Charlie Kirk shirt

The customer accosted Beeman and said she supports racism. Beeman chose not to engage in an argument and ended the exchange, drawing widespread attention online.

·Washington, United States
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Liberal Berates Target Employee Over Charlie Kirk 'Freedom' Shirt, Highlighting the Left's Growing Intolerance

A viral video from inside a Target store exposed how quickly the modern left’s claim to tolerance collapses the moment one of these people encounters a viewpoint they do not […] The post Liberal Berates Target Employee Over Charlie Kirk 'Freedom' Shirt, Highlighting the Left's Growing Intolerance appeared first on The Western Journal.

·Phoenix, United States
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Target Employee Receives Standing Ovation from Tens of Thousands at TPUSA

Jeanie Beeman received a standing ovation from tens of thousands of attendees at Turning Point USA's 2025 AmericaFest conference on Saturday.

·United States
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BREAKING: Jack Posobiec, Benny Johnson honor elderly Charlie Kirk-supporting Target employee Jeanie Beeman live at AmFest

Beeman had been called "stupid" and "racist" earlier in December for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt.

·Toronto, Canada
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RedState broke the news in Washington, United States on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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