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Charlie Kirk (October 14, 1993 – September 10, 2025) was a conservative activist, author, and media personality. He founded Turning Point USA to engage young people for conservative, free-market, and limited government principles. He became a prominent voice in Republican politics, especially in youth activism, media, and the MAGA movement. His death by assassination while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University marked a major event in U.S. politics.

Background & Early Life

• Born October 14, 1993 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. • His parents, Robert and Kimberly Kirk, were involved in Republican circles (his father was an architect, his mother a mental-health counselor). • He was active from a young age: involved in school politics, Boy Scouts (earned Eagle Scout), starting reading conservative writers and becoming politically engaged while in high school.

Turning Point USA & Media Career

• In 2012, at age 18, he co-founded Turning Point USA with Bill Montgomery. The goal was to create a youth-oriented conservative movement, especially on high school and college campuses. • Under his leadership, the group expanded significantly in presence on many campuses nationwide. • He also hosted The Charlie Kirk Show (podcast and radio), authored several books, and was a frequent guest on conservative media outlets.

Beliefs and Positions

• Advocated for free markets, limited government, strong national identity, and cultural conservatism. • Became more openly spiritual / religious in recent years. Christian influence appears in his later rhetoric. • Strong supporter of Donald Trump and the broader MAGA movement. He was influential among young conservative voters.

Controversies

• He was a polarizing figure. Many critics accused him of spreading misinformation (including about COVID-19, election integrity) and using confrontational rhetoric. • Some of his actions — e.g. organizing rallies, public speech-debates on campuses — generated both strong support and strong opposition.

Death and Legacy

• Charlie Kirk was assassinated (shot) on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. • His assassination has become a focal point for discussions about political violence, free speech, youth activism, and polarization in the U.S. • Turning Point USA appointed his widow, Erika Kirk, as his successor (CEO) following his death.

Personal Life

• Married to Erika Frantzve in 2021. • Had two children.

Notable Quotes

• He was the youngest speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention. • One of his books: The MAGA Doctrine: The Only Ideas that Will Win the Future. • His rise from high-school political volunteer to media figure and youth movement leader.

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Charlie Kirk (October 14, 1993 – September 10, 2025) was a conservative activist, author, and media personality. He founded Turning Point USA to engage young people for conservative, free-market, and limited government principles. He became a prominent voice in Republican politics, especially in youth activism, media, and the MAGA movement. His death by assassination while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University marked a major event in U.S. politics.

Background & Early Life

• Born October 14, 1993 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. • His parents, Robert and Kimberly Kirk, were involved in Republican circles (his father was an architect, his mother a mental-health counselor). • He was active from a young age: involved in school politics, Boy Scouts (earned Eagle Scout), starting reading conservative writers and becoming politically engaged while in high school.

Turning Point USA & Media Career

• In 2012, at age 18, he co-founded Turning Point USA with Bill Montgomery. The goal was to create a youth- oriented conservative movement, especially on high school and college campuses. • Under his leadership, the group expanded significantly in presence on many campuses nationwide. • He also hosted The Charlie Kirk Show (podcast and radio), authored several books, and was a frequent guest on conservative media outlets.

Beliefs and Positions

• Advocated for free markets, limited government, strong national identity, and cultural conservatism. • Became more openly spiritual / religious in recent years. Christian influence appears in his later rhetoric. • Strong supporter of Donald Trump and the broader MAGA movement. He was influential among young conservative voters.

Controversies

• He was a polarizing figure. Many critics accused him of spreading misinformation (including about COVID- 19, election integrity) and using confrontational rhetoric. • Some of his actions — e.g. organizing rallies, public speech-debates on campuses — generated both strong support and strong opposition.

Death and Legacy

• Charlie Kirk was assassinated (shot) on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. • His assassination has become a focal point for discussions about political violence, free speech, youth activism, and polarization in the U.S. • Turning Point USA appointed his widow, Erika Kirk, as his successor (CEO) following his death.

Personal Life

• Married to Erika Frantzve in 2021. • Had two children.

Notable Quotes

• He was the youngest speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention. • One of his books: The MAGA Doctrine: The Only Ideas that Will Win the Future. • His rise from high-school political volunteer to media figure and youth movement leader.