Turning Point USA is resuming its college tour in Utah, the first since founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a campus event earlier this month. Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.
His death has energized conservatives, who now view him as a martyr of the movement.
Tuesday’s event at Utah State University will feature Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Andy Biggs, Gov. Spencer Cox, and former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, alongside conservative commentators.
Turning Point USA's college tour will return to Utah on Tuesday for its first event in the state since its founder, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated on a college campus earlier this month. https://t.co/hqBDq1XcQL
— ABC News (@ABC) September 30, 2025
The organization, now led by Kirk’s widow Erika, has pledged to continue his mission of mobilizing young voters toward conservatism.
Erika Kirk promised that her husband’s voice and podcast will continue, supported by archives of unused material.
Charlie Kirk, right wing American activist and influencer was shot dead whilst speaking at a university event in Utah. He co-founded Turning Point USA and was a close ally with Donald Trump. Our footage from @anadoluajansi News Agency documents the manhunt for the assailant.… pic.twitter.com/AOgRdCiaPA
— Reuters Screenocean (@Screenocean) September 30, 2025
Conservative leaders, including Glenn Youngkin and Megyn Kelly, have urged supporters to carry Kirk’s legacy forward. Yet some worry the MAGA movement risks fracturing without its unifying figure.
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