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CHARLIE Kirk, a right-wing activist, was fatally shot dead during a Utah college event on Wednesday. He was 31.
His death was announced by President Donald Trump, who praised Kirk’s political impact.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump wrote in a post on social media.
“He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife,’’ Trump added.
Kirk became perhaps the most influential voice in young conservatism, playing a crucial role in national politics, including President Trump’s 2024 victory.
After starting Turning Point, Kirk in many ways became the face of the young MAGA movement — creating a space that acts as a counterweight to the liberal politics that largely dominate on college campuses across the country.
“Charlie literally died for what he believed in. It’s the concept that founded this country. The movement he started has only just begun,” said Joe Mitchell, 28, the former president and founder of the group Run Gen Z, which helps young conservative leaders run for public office.
