Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk

Republicans mark a year since Charlie Kirk’s killing amid debate over his legacy.

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We Will Not Be Silenced

Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk With Touching Tribute Video at Midterm Convention

Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing

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Turning Point USA held a “Freedom Built to Last” memorial at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, one year after founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an open-air campus event in Orem, Utah. Gov. Spencer Cox declared Sept. 10 “Charlie Kirk Day” in Utah; UVU canceled classes as the memorial and a protest brought renewed attention to the site. The White House, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Republican leaders honored Kirk at national and state events. Tyler Robinson has been charged with murder.

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Fitting tributesLeans Right

The public tributes to Charlie Kirk were moving, respectful, and appropriate. Erika Kirk and Republican officials honored him in ways that fittingly reflected his legacy.

Left-wing threatLeans Right

Left-wing activists are glorifying or excusing political violence against Charlie Kirk and conservatives. Conservatives should demand justice, support prosecutions, and refuse to be silenced by intimidation.

Heroic legacyLeans Right

Charlie Kirk deserves to be honored as a courageous defender of faith, liberty, truth, free speech, and open debate. The proper response to his death is to carry forward his mission rather than retreat in grief.