“Take Your Hands Out of Your Pockets” Charlie Kirk Alert to Threats a Month Before Passing #shorts

Born: October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Notable Role: Founder and president of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit organization he started in 2012 when he was just 18. TPUSA is known for promoting conservative and libertarian values on high school and college campuses, often focusing on limited government, free markets, and individual freedom.

Media Presence: Kirk hosts The Charlie Kirk Show, a podcast and radio program where he discusses politics, culture, and current events from a right-wing perspective.

Influence: Under his leadership, TPUSA grew rapidly and became influential within the Republican Party, particularly among younger conservatives. He’s also been a strong supporter of Donald Trump and part of the MAGA-aligned conservative movement.

Controversy: Kirk has been a polarizing figure—praised by supporters for mobilizing young conservatives but criticized by opponents for spreading misinformation, particularly around COVID-19, the 2020 election, and cultural wedge issues.

He was a**assinated on Sep 10, 2025 while holding an event at a University in Utah.