Charlie Kirk assassination anniversary
LATEST Tributes focus on continuing Kirk's mission and conservative movement's growth
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated one year ago. Friends, family, and associates are honoring his legacy and vowing to continue his vision for the conservative movement. Speakers at events, including at the RNC, reflect on his impact and the ongoing growth of organizations he was associated with, like Turning Point USA.
NOW PLAYING Trump administration officials remember Charlie Kirk a year after his killing
One year after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event in Utah, former Trump administration officials and associates are honoring his legacy. Benji Backer, founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, spoke about his early collaboration with Kirk on Turning Point USA and reflected on the increasing political violence in America. Tributes from Defense Secretary Pete Hagad, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the official White House X account emphasized Kirk's impact on American history and his courage.
The segment highlights concerns about rising political violence in the United States and the importance of respectful debate, even among those with differing political views, as a means to preserve American democracy.
The discussion also touched on climate change and the environment, and Charlie Kirk is set to be memorialized at the Republican midterm convention.