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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, 31, Dies After Being Shot at Utah Event, Trump Says
- Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a gunshot during a debate at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, 2025.
- His death followed years of promoting Christian nationalist views and conservative activism, which often sparked fierce debates and division on college campuses.
- Kirk inspired many young conservatives and played a key role in mobilizing youth voters in the 2024 presidential election, while also facing criticism for polarizing stances on gender and LGBTQ+ issues.
- Supporters call him a bold, courageous figure who inspired a generation, with President Trump calling Kirk a "patriot and a martyr for truth and freedom," while others warn his legacy deepens political polarization.
- Kirk's death has intensified national divides, prompting prayers for his family and raising concerns that his legacy may either fuel further conflict or encourage democratic engagement through debate.
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Mike Dunleavy: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk and the First Amendment
By GOV. MIKE DUNLEAVY Throughout the history of the United States there have been moments of national loss that remind us of the values that bind us together as Americans. Today, I write this as not only your governor, but as a citizen of our great country who is mourning the passing of Charlie Kirk. […] The post Mike Dunleavy: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk and the First Amendment appeared first on Must Read Alaska.
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