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What is 'Kirkaversary'? Online trend tied to Charlie Kirk assassination sparks outrage

What is 'Kirkaversary'? Online trend tied to Charlie Kirk assassination sparks outrage

The online trend known as "Kirkaversary" has drawn criticism from Charlie Kirk supporters, who say it is disrespectful and offensive.
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How a surprising source punked social media with fake 'Kirkaversary' event

How a surprising source punked social media with fake 'Kirkaversary' event

An alt-right social media account tried to ignite a controversy at the University of Tennessee. But who actually made a controversial poster?
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Charlie Kirk's Assassination Continues to Shape Young Utahns' Political Engagement One Year Later

Charlie Kirk's Assassination Continues to Shape Young Utahns' Political Engagement One Year Later

One year after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, his death continues to profoundly influence the political engagement of young people in Utah. The event, which thousands witnessed in person and millions more online, has had a bifurcated effect: some young individuals have become more politically active, while others have withdrawn from politics entirely. Sara Nasuta, Southwest regional manager for Club America, Turning Point USA's high school organization, noted a significant increase in high school chapters in Utah, quadrupling from 14 to 66 since Kirk's death. She believes his assassination 'lit a fire' under teens to get involved. However, many Utah Valley University students expressed reluctance to discuss Kirk or politics, with some, like graduate Hazel Kynaston, seeking mental health therapy and stating that the traumatic experience overshadowed any political views. Kirk's polarizing rhetoric, including controversial statements abo...
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Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks Widespread Conspiracy Theories One Year Later

Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks Widespread Conspiracy Theories One Year Later

One year after the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, a wave of misinformation and conspiracy theories continues to circulate. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at an event. Immediately following his death, false claims emerged regarding the shooting being staged and the shooter's identity. As the legal process for the accused shooter, 23-year-old Tyler James Robinson, progresses—with a Utah judge finding sufficient evidence for a murder trial and prosecutors seeking the death penalty—more elaborate, unfounded narratives have gained traction. These theories include claims that Kirk's killing was an inside job orchestrated by TPUSA employees or his widow, Erika Kirk, or that Israel was behind the shooting due to Kirk's alleged shift in views on the country. Despite these persistent claims, law enforcement and medical examiner reports consistently attribute Kirk's death to a gunshot wound, with no credi...
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Jack Posobiec Claims Leftists Failed to Silence Charlie Kirk's Movement

Jack Posobiec Claims Leftists Failed to Silence Charlie Kirk's Movement

Turning Point USA contributor Jack Posobiec stated on Newsmax that efforts by leftists to silence Charlie Kirk's movement have failed. Speaking on the anniversary of Kirk's assassination, Posobiec asserted that the conservative activist's movement is now larger than ever. He made these remarks during a memorial convened by Turning Point USA at Utah Valley University, the site where Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a campus debate. Posobiec, a long-time friend of Kirk, expressed that grief over Kirk's death still impacts him deeply. He directly addressed those he believes are celebrating Kirk's killing, declaring their failure and emphasizing that Turning Point USA will not be silenced. According to Posobiec, the organization has expanded significantly, boasting more students and chapters nationwide. Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, assumed the role of CEO days after his death. Posobiec also connected Kirk's assassination to broader cultural conflicts, including protests related to a Massachuset...
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Candace Owens Reveals Charlie Kirk's Pre-Assassination Texts Predicting His Death

Candace Owens Reveals Charlie Kirk's Pre-Assassination Texts Predicting His Death

Candace Owens, a former colleague and friend of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, has revealed text messages from Kirk in which he eerily predicted his own assassination years before his death. According to Owens, Kirk sent her texts on April 6, 2018, stating he believed he would be killed due to his work with Turning Point USA. In these messages, Kirk expressed a gut feeling that he might be 'wiped out at any time,' comparing himself to Moses who would lead conservatives but not live to see the 'promised land.' Owens has extensively discussed Kirk's death on her podcast, turning her 'investigation' into a multi-part series. This has led to significant rifts within the conservative movement, including public feuds with Kirk's family and Turning Point USA, and has fueled unsubstantiated theories about his widow, Erika Kirk.
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Counter-Protest Planned at Utah Valley University for Charlie Kirk Memorial Event

Counter-Protest Planned at Utah Valley University for Charlie Kirk Memorial Event

A counter-protest is scheduled to take place at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Thursday, September 10, coinciding with a memorial event for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA. The university will close its public campus in Orem for the day, though the UCCU Center will remain open for the private memorial, titled 'Freedom Built to Last.' This event, organized by Turning Point USA, marks the first anniversary of Kirk's death, who was fatally shot at UVU last year. The memorial will feature speeches from conservative figures like Glenn Beck and Frank Turek. UVU's decision to host the event has drawn controversy, with the university's chapter of Students for a Democratic Society and other groups planning to protest outside the venue. Over 600 individuals signed a letter arguing that the memorial contradicts the university's values and accuses Turning Point USA of promoting harmful ideologies. UVU President Jon Anderson stated the university remains apolitical and allo...
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What did Charlie Kirk say and believe? A look back 1 year after death

What did Charlie Kirk say and believe? A look back 1 year after death

What did Charlie Kirk believe and say? Here's what to know on the first anniversary of his assassination.
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Utah Governor Declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' One Year After His Assassination

Utah Governor Declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' One Year After His Assassination

On September 10, 2026, Utah Governor Spencer Cox officially declared 'Charlie Kirk Day' in the state. This declaration marks the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem on September 10, 2025. Governor Cox's proclamation emphasizes the importance of rejecting political violence and polarization, urging citizens to respond to tragedy with courage and empathy. He stated that civic participation requires listening, learning, and mutual respect. Governor Cox highlighted Kirk's participation in the American tradition of open speech and debate, asserting that the day honors Kirk's memory by promoting a politics worthy of the country, one that stands for beliefs while rejecting violence. Kirk, a conservative activist, was known for engaging in debates on college campuses as part of his American Comeback Tour when he was killed.
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MAGA Movement Faces Internal Divisions One Year After Charlie Kirk's Death

MAGA Movement Faces Internal Divisions One Year After Charlie Kirk's Death

One year after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the MAGA movement is experiencing significant internal splintering and bickering among its factions. This fragmentation became evident three months after Kirk's death at an annual Turning Point USA conference, an organization he co-founded. During the event, prominent figures like Ben Shapiro, the Daily Wire impresario, publicly criticized broadcaster Tucker Carlson for interviewing anti-Semites and white supremacists, citing Kirk's previous stance against such individuals. Carlson retaliated in his keynote speech, accusing Shapiro of betraying Kirk's commitment to open debate. These conflicts have persisted, with Kirk's widow, Erika, now leading Turning Point, though she reportedly lacks her husband's ability to quell disputes. President Trump is also described as disconnected from his base, focusing on a White House ballroom project and an unpopular war in Iran, leading to bleak expectations for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Megyn Kelly Urges Erika Kirk to Step Down as Turning Point USA CEO for Personal Healing

Megyn Kelly Urges Erika Kirk to Step Down as Turning Point USA CEO for Personal Healing

Megyn Kelly has publicly stated her belief that Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, should step down from her role to focus on personal healing and her family. Speaking on the September 10 episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, Kelly emphasized that Erika should take a year to recover from the grief and scrutiny she has faced since the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, a year prior. Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Kelly, a close friend of Erika Kirk, expressed that it has been painful to witness her friend's suffering, which has been compounded by public criticism and internet speculation regarding her leadership and grieving process. Kelly suggested that by remaining in a prominent public position as CEO of a political organization, Erika Kirk inadvertently makes herself a target for criticism, some of which Kelly deems unfair but acknowledges as a consequence of a public role.
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Why Marsha Blackburn's silence matters more than ever | Letters

Why Marsha Blackburn's silence matters more than ever | Letters

A Nashville resident claims Senator Marsha Blackburn has failed to respond to repeated concerns about military issues.