RSC Chairman August Pfluger Reflects on Charlie Kirk's Legacy One Year After Assassination
One year after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), including Chairman August Pfluger, R-Texas, are reflecting on his life and impact. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University at the age of 31. The White House also issued a statement remembering Kirk, calling him a 'fearless patriot' and a 'champion for freedom and for our country.' According to the RSC, Kirk inspired Americans to engage more deeply with politics, faith, and conservative principles. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., emphasized Kirk's role in encouraging young Americans to think independently and urged conservatives to reject political violence. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., noted Kirk's success in building a movement that reached millions. The anniversary is also being marked by the unveiling of an eight-foot statue of Kirk at Turning Point USA's headquarters in Phoenix.