Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized
A newly installed Charlie Kirk statue was vandalized outside TPUSA's Phoenix headquarters.
September 13, 2026 · Updated Sep 13, 8:46pm ET
Al JazeeraCharlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters
The HillCharlie Kirk statue vandalized outside of TPUSA headquarters
Breitbart NewsPHOTO: Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized
The GuardianNew Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters
The Post Millennial‘GOOD AS NEW’: Charlie Kirk statue at TPUSA HQ restored after senseless act of vandalism
MEDIAiteNewly-Unveiled Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized One Year After His Death
The Daily WireCharlie Kirk Statue Defaced With Red Paint After Unveiling
Raw StoryMAGA fans in a tailspin after Charlie Kirk statue vandalized: 'Absolutely vile'
One America News NetworkCharlie Kirk statue vandalized in Phoenix days after installation marking the 1-year anniversary of his assassination
TownhallCharlie Kirk Statue Vandalized Days After Unveiling at TPUSA HQ
Just the NewsNew Charlie Kirk statue vandalized in Phoenix
RedState'Never Give Up': Erika Kirk Issues Powerful Statement After New Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized
PJ MediaVandals Damage Charlie Kirk Statue in Arizona With Ghoulish Paint Job
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What happened
Today, attention shifted to Phoenix, where a newly unveiled statue of late Turning Point USATurning Point USAAmerican conservative non-profit organization co-founder Charlie Kirk
Charlie KirkAmerican political activist (1993–2025) outside the group’s headquarters was vandalized with red paint. The roughly eight-foot statue was unveiled September 10, one year after Kirk was killed at a Utah Valley UniversityUtah Valley Universitypublic university in Orem, Utah, United States event. A nearby memorial sign was also defaced, with paint over Kirk’s face and “Jesus
Jesus Christcentral figure of Christianity (c. 6 or 4 BC – AD 30 or 33).” Turning Point USA said it would restore the statue, replace signs, review footage, and work with police. Phoenix police said no suspect was publicly identified Sunday afternoon.
How the left told it
Coverage stressed the damage and repair plan. The Guardian and Al Jazeera reported that the newly installed memorial statue at Turning Point USA headquarters was hit with red paint. The Guardian said a nearby poster memorial was also vandalized; Al Jazeera described an accompanying sign defaced. Mediaite noted the group posted photos Sunday. The Guardian said Turning Point USA planned to restore the statue, replace signs, review footage, and work with law enforcement. Raw Story highlighted MAGA outrage online.
How the right told it
Coverage focused on hostility to Kirk’s legacy, the police inquiry, and restoration. Breitbart reported the Phoenix headquarters statue was vandalized, and said a nearby sign had red paint over Kirk’s face and “Jesus.” One America News Network said the statue marked the first anniversary and cited police response shortly after 8:00 a.m. The Daily Wire said police were investigating with no suspects by Sunday afternoon. Townhall blamed the Left, while The Post Millennial said the team restored the statue.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Aftermath
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Sep 25Charlie Kirk Security Failures FoundBalanced
- Sep 16Charlie Kirk Family Files ClaimMostly Right
- Sep 13Charlie Kirk Statue Vandalized (this story)Leans Right
- Sep 10Charlie Kirk’s Movement SplintersLeans Right
- Sep 10Republicans Honor Charlie KirkMostly Right
