Tyler Robinson, age 22 was apprehended on 9-12-25 as the prime suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk at his Turning Point USA comeback rally at Utah Valley University on 9-11-25.
Charles James Kirk (October 14, 1993 – September 10, 2025) was a right-wing American conservative political activist, author, and media personality. He co-founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 and was its executive director. He was the chief executive officer of Turning Point Action (TPAction) and a member of the Council for National Policy (CNP). In his later years, he was one of the most prominent voices of the populist MAGA movement and exemplified the growth of Christian nationalism in the Republican Party, until his killing in 2025.
Kirk was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs of Arlington Heights and Prospect Heights, Illinois. In high school, Kirk actively engaged in politics, supporting Republican candidate Mark Kirk (no relation) and his U.S. Senate campaign. He briefly attended Harper College before dropping out to pursue political activism full-time, influenced by Tea Party member Bill Montgomery. In 2012, Kirk founded TPUSA, a conservative student organization that quickly grew with backing from donors like Foster Friess.
Kirk expanded the organization's influence through initiatives such as the Professor Watchlist and School Board Watchlist, which sought to fire or silence professors and educators through targeted harassment campaigns for sharing opinions opposed by Turning Point. In 2019, Kirk founded Turning Point Action, a political advocacy arm, and later, with Pentecostal pastor Rob McCoy, formed Turning Point Faith—aimed at mobilizing religious communities on conservative issues. Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a conservative talk radio program.
A key ally of Donald Trump, Kirk promoted far-right and Trump-aligned causes. He espoused a variety of controversial views, especially regarding his opposition to gun control, abortion and LGBTQ rights; his criticism of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Martin Luther King Jr.; and his promotion of Christian nationalism, COVID-19 misinformation, the Great Replacement conspiracy theory, and false claims of electoral fraud in 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Replacement_conspiracy_theory
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) was co-founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery, a conservative activist, at age 18. The nonprofit conservative advocacy group focuses on promoting conservative ideas on college and high school campuses across the United States. TPUSA organizes discussions, conferences, campus tours, and events, and has built a media empire including podcasts, while also supporting conservative candidates in student government and other political races. The organization has faced criticism for promoting misinformation, harassment campaigns against faculty, and its links to Christian nationalism.
Key Aspects of TPUSA's History and Activities
Founding: TPUSA was co-founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery, with Montgomery serving as a leader until his death in 2020.
Campus Presence: The organization operates on numerous college and high school campuses through its more than 300-350 chapters and chapters, aiming to mobilize conservative youth.
Media and Content Creation: TPUSA has established a substantial media presence, producing content through its podcasts, including The Charlie Kirk Show, and by promoting right-wing personalities, social media influencers, and other content producers.
Activism: The group recruits and financially supports conservative candidates running for student government positions.
Professor Watchlist: TPUSA runs the Professor Watchlist website, which profiles professors and has led to campaigns of online harassment against them.
Political Involvement: TPUSA has been involved in promoting conservative political figures and issues, including support for Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, and has been accused of violating federal rules for charities through its political activities.
Ideological Alignment: The organization is known for promoting Christian nationalism, a movement that seeks to integrate Christian beliefs into American political life and government.
International Expansion: Offshoots of the organization, such as Turning Point UK and Turning Point Australia, were formed in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) was a conservative nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery. It became known for its efforts to promote conservative politics among young people on high school and college campuses. The organization and its founder, Charlie Kirk, were influential in mobilizing youth support for the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement and the Republican Party. Kirk was assassinated in September 2025.
Founding and mission
- Founders: TPUSA was co-founded by
Charlie Kirk and activist Bill Montgomery in 2012, shortly after Kirk
graduated from high school. Conservative donor Foster Friess provided
early financial support.
- Purpose: The organization’s stated
mission is to "identify, educate, train, and organize students to
promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited
government".
- Campus operations: TPUSA established
a presence on campuses through chapters that hosted conservative speakers
and organized events. It also ran voter registration and outreach
programs.
- Annual events: The organization is known for large-scale annual conferences, such as the Student Action Summit and AmericaFest, which feature prominent conservative and right-wing speakers.
Activities and controversies
- Growing influence: The Chronicle
of Higher Education has described TPUSA as the dominant force in
campus conservatism. The group's revenue grew significantly, reaching over
$55 million in 2021.
- Professor Watchlist: In 2016, TPUSA
created a "Professor Watchlist" website to expose professors
accused of discriminating against conservative students and promoting
left-wing views.
- "Stop the Steal"
rally: TPUSA helped fund and organize transportation to the January
6, 2021, rally in Washington, D.C., where Kirk spoke.
- Racism and bigotry: Critics,
including the Anti-Defamation League and Southern Poverty Law Center, have
documented numerous instances of racist and bigoted comments by TPUSA
affiliates.
- Financial and political
allegations: TPUSA's tax-exempt status has been scrutinized for
alleged political campaign activity. An affiliate group, Turning Point
Action, was fined by the FEC in 2024 for failing to disclose its donors.
- COVID-19 misinformation: The organization has promoted conspiracy theories and misleading claims about COVID-19, vaccines, and vaccine mandates.
Charlie Kirk's assassination
- On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was
fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem,
Utah.
- Authorities described the killing as a
"political assassination".
- Following his death, many conservative allies vowed to carry on his mission.
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Comments
Groups who attempt to deprogram “cult victims” would be wise to adopt Charlie Kirk’s methods.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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