Charlie Kirk was an American right-wing conservative political activist, author, and media personality born on October 14, 1993, and tragically killed on September 10, 2025. He co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012, a conservative student organization aimed at promoting free-market principles, limited government, and conservative values primarily on college campuses. Kirk was known as a leading voice of the populist MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement and Christian nationalism within the Republican Party. He stood for culturally conservative views including opposition to gun control, abortion, and LGBTQ rights. He challenged what he perceived as liberal bias in educational institutions through initiatives like the Professor Watchlist. Kirk was a close ally of former President Donald Trump, helping to mobilize young voters and playing a significant role in conservative youth activism. He also spread controversial and false claims including COVID-19 misinformation and electoral fraud allegations in 2020. Kirk hosted "The Charlie Kirk Show" and frequently appeared on conservative media. Kirk's mission was to reshape the Republican Party and U.S. politics by focusing on nationalism, Christian values, and conservative economic principles. He built a large following among young conservatives and sought to transform culture through activism, media, and political engagement.