“Turning Point USA”
Charlie Kirk’s widow takes over the management of his youth organization
After the attack on her husband, Erika Kirk takes over the management of “Turning Point USA”, which is active at many universities. Charlie Kirk expressed this wish during his lifetime.
After the attack on the right activist Charlie Kirk, his widow Erika takes over the management of the Turning Point USA he founded. The board unanimously elected them as managing director and chairman, the organization announced on the X platform. Kirk had emphasized several times during his lifetime that this was his wish in the event of his death.
The 31-year-old was shot at an event at a university in the state of Utah last week. His death unfolds considerable political clout in the United States. Kirk was very close to the government of President Donald Trump and his family.
Kirk reached an audience of millions, especially young people
The activist founded Turning Point USA in 2012. Today the organization is active at numerous schools and universities. With its platforms – including a successful podcast – Kirk achieved an audience of millions, especially young people.
Since the assassination attempt, such as ultra-right publicist Steve Bannon-but also US Vice President JD Vance-Kirk’s reach has been using his followers. Among other things, they described him as “America’s greatest Christian martyr”. Turning point USA also sent donations after his death and called for more political commitment.
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Source: Stern
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