“One of the most horrifying and surprising evolutions we have witnessed among our widespread campus network is the rapid movement away from tolerating opposing ideas and respectful debate to the deployment of obscene bully tactics from the left.”

American right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality

Charlie Kirk was an American right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality. Born in 1993 and killed in 2025, he founded Turning Point USA and became a prominent voice in conservative politics, especially within the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. He launched Turning Point USA with donor Bill Montgomery in 2012 and led the organization as executive director until his death. He was also a close ally of Donald Trump, published several books, and hosted The Charlie Kirk Show.