Charlie Kirk's views were characterized by strong conservative and populist positions, often aligned with the "Make America Great Again" movement. He saw the Republican Party as having transformed into a Trump-led populist party and was a leading figure in the modern populist MAGA movement. His views included:
- Christian Nationalism: Kirk rejected the separation of church and state, calling it a "fabrication." He believed America should be a Christian nation and referenced the Seven Mountain Mandate, advocating for evangelical Christian dominance in key societal areas.
- Race and Immigration: He rejected the concept of white privilege as a "myth" and "racist idea," aligned with the 1776 Commission against the 1619 Project, and promoted "great replacement" theory, claiming immigration policies aim to reduce white demographics.
- Social Issues: Strongly anti-abortion, he expressed traditional Christian conservative views, opposing LGBTQ rights, including same-sex marriage, and often condemned what he called the "LGBTQ agenda."
- Gun Rights: Kirk was a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment, accepting some gun deaths as a cost worth paying to ensure gun rights.
- Free Speech and Education: He encouraged reporting of educators promoting critical race theory or gender ideology, promoted free speech particularly on conservative viewpoints, and opposed "wokeism."
- Views on Islam: He viewed Islam as a threat to the U.S., associating Muslim political candidates with radicalism, leading to accusations of Islamophobia.
- Antisemitism Controversies: Kirk was accused of antisemitism for endorsing conspiracy theories about Jewish control and replacement, though he defended Israel strongly and was praised by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Kirk was a polarizing figure, praised for mobilizing young conservatives but also criticized for many of his controversial statements and stances on race, gender, and religion.