Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk was a popular far-right American conservative activist, writer and podcaster.

Charlie Kirk was a well-known ally of Donald Trump and co-founder of the organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the largest conservative student movement in the US. 

It was Charlie Kirk who spoke and held debates on university campuses and brought thousands of undecided students to vote for Trump in 2024. 

In 2024, he spoke at the presidential convention of the Republican Party of the United States.

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot during a debate at Utah Valley University. He died in hospital.

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