Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. He is deceased, having been killed in September. He is newsworthy due to the legal fallout from his murder, including a man pleading no contest to falsely confessing to the crime and a Texas teachers’ union filing a lawsuit over investigations into educators' social media posts following his death. Austin Peay State University also reinstated a professor fired for a post criticizing Kirk, paying a settlement. His widow, Erika Kirk, recently endorsed JD Vance for president in 2028, stating Turning Point USA will support his election. These events highlight the ongoing impact of Kirk's death and the controversies surrounding his legacy and political views.