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Charlie Kirk was a prominent American conservative political activist, author, and media personality. He co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012, a conservative organization focused on promoting conservative values primarily among young people on college campuses. He was the executive director of TPUSA and also the CEO of Turning Point Action (TPAction), a political advocacy arm. Kirk was known for being a key voice in the populist MAGA movement aligned with former President Donald Trump. Kirk was active in conservative political activism from a young age, founding TPUSA at 18 and expanding its influence through various initiatives and social media presence. He hosted "The Charlie Kirk Show," a popular conservative talk radio program and podcast. Kirk was influential in mobilizing young voters in support of Trump and conservative causes. Tragically, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in 2025 while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. He was a divisive figure known for his strong evangelical Christian faith, sharp critiques of liberals and mainstream media, opposition to gun control and abortion, and promotion of conservative and Christian nationalist views.