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Derrick Van Orden Blames "Media" for Charlie Kirk Assassination

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA with over 850 campus chapters, was fatally shot during a gun violence discussion, prompting an active manhunt for the gunman.

  • Charlie Kirk, founder and leader of Turning Point USA, was fatally injured by gunfire during a Utah Valley University event on September 10, 2025.
  • The shooting, which took place during Kirk's "American Comeback Tour," prompted authorities to launch a manhunt for the suspect, with no arrests reported by Thursday night.
  • In the hours following Kirk's assassination, multiple AI-generated books about his death appeared on Amazon, raising concerns about misinformation and ethical publishing standards.
  • Amazon removed these books on Thursday evening citing a technical issue, with a spokesperson emphasizing ongoing efforts to maintain responsible AI guideline compliance amid rapid generative AI growth.
  • Kirk's death has sparked a rallying cry among conservative youth leaders to promote his political vision, though the future leadership of Turning Point USA remains uncertain.
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How does Charlie Kirk's assassination expose cultural wars in the United States and where could they lead?

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NBC News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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