Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was the founder and president of Turning Point USA, a conservative group that advocates for limited government and free markets. He died Sept. 10, 2025, after being shot while speaking at a Utah college.
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Charlie Kirk was the founder and president of Turning Point USA, a conservative group that advocates for limited government and free markets. He died Sept. 10, 2025, after being shot while speaking at a Utah college.
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