Turning Point USA hosts memorial for Charlie Kirk one year after his assassination at Utah Valley University

Turning Point USA held a memorial event for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Thursday, marking one year since his assassination on September 10, 2025. Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and close ally of President Trump, was shot and killed while speaking to students at the university.

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During the event, speakers including Glenn Beck and Michael Knowles paid tribute to Kirk's work as a conservative influencer and political activist. The memorial featured videos of Kirk's comments on faith, marriage, and children, while also highlighting his role in building Turning Point USA into a major youth organizing force. Since Kirk's death, Turning Point USA has expanded its presence in schools across the United States, increasing its high school chapters by 180 percent and its college chapters by more than 60 percent. The organization continues to mobilize young conservative voters despite growing dissatisfaction among young men regarding the economy and the US-Israeli war against Iran. The administration announced a crackdown on domestic terrorist organizations, including Antifa, following Kirk's assassination.

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