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UA Fayetteville, Fort Smith hold vigils for Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk

Following Charlie Kirk's assassination, Turning Point USA received over 32,000 new chapter requests, signaling a significant surge in youth engagement to advance his conservative vision.

  • Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10 during an outdoor event held at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
  • The assassination followed increasing political tensions, with some reacting strongly on social media and few posts celebrating the event causing official condemnations.
  • Turning Point USA, founded by Kirk, has seen more than 32,000 inquiries for new chapters after the killing, and the annual AmericaFest conference will proceed as planned.
  • Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced a zero-tolerance policy against military personnel celebrating Kirk's murder, emphasizing that state employees bear higher conduct standards.
  • Following the assassination, multiple employees and public figures faced job consequences for remarks about Kirk's death, reflecting limited legal protections for speech, especially in private workplaces.
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Turning Point USA reports 37,000 new chapter applications after Charlie Kirk's assassination.

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KTLA 5 broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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