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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University Where Kirk Was Assassinated Unveils Tribute to Slain Conservative Leader - The Pennsylvania Daily Star
A massive American flag is now being displayed on Utah Valley University’s (UVU) campus where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. The Turning Point USA founder was assassinated during an outdoor speaking event at UVU on Wednesday. The university confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation that the flag was placed by the school. The post University Where Kirk Was Assassinated Unveils Tribute to Slain Conservative Leader appeared first on The Pennsyl…
Inquiries About Starting Turning Point USA Chapters Surge in Wake of Kirk’s Slaying
The assassination last week of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk is mobilizing Republicans ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Following Kirk’s slaying last week, Kirk’s Turning Point USA group has received in excess of 32,000 inquiries from people wanting to start new chapters of the organization, according to Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show” podcast. Kolvet stated on the social media platform X th…
Posts about the murdered influencer Charlie Kirk can cost the job. Is free opinion in the US in danger?
Turning Point USA reports 37,000 new chapter applications after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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