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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What We Know About Political Violence in America
In the days following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump and others in his circle have portrayed political violence as a problem exclusively or mostly on the left, which has then been used as justification for proposals that seek to crack down on left-leaning groups. While there is evidence of a rise in left-wing violence in recent years, data show that political violence in America spans the ideological spe…
Turning Point, moving forward without Kirk, makes return to Utah after shooting
LOGAN, Utah -- Thousands of supporters came together to honor Charlie Kirk Tuesday night as Turning Point USA's college tour returned to Utah for the first time since its founder was assassinated on a college campus in the state earlier this month.
I wonder how Charlie Kirk would react to what’s happened
It’s been over a week since Charlie Kirk was murdered, and our national conversation has turned to what’s permissible to say versus what ought to be illegal or cause a speaker to be canceled by society.
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