CHARLIE KIRK
(Charles James Kirk)
Charles James Kirk was an American political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality. He co-founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 and was its executive director. He published a range of books and hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a talk radio program. Kirk was one of the most prominent voices of the MAGA movement within the Republican Party, and he is considered to be an icon of contemporary conservatism. Kirk was the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, a national student movement dedicated to identifying, organizing, and empowering young people to promote the principles of free markets and limited government. He was assassinated September 10, 2025 at a TurningPoint event at Utah Valley University.
