Charlie Kirk shot dead: How the right is reacting to the Turning Point USA founder's death.

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Charlie Kirk, one of the most influential media figures on the right, was shot dead at an event in Utah on Wednesday afternoon, sending a shockwave through American politics. Graphic videos of the shooting, which happened in front of hundreds of people, began circulating soon after.

The 31-year-old was the founder of Turning Point USA, an organization that pushed the conservative youth movement toward embracing MAGA, culture war issues, and views that were once on the fringe of conservative politics. Through his podcast, media appearances, and numerous speaking tours, he has spread misinformation about the 2020 election and the pandemic; urged women to aba