Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist with a direct line to President Donald Trump like few others.

A frequent visitor to the White House, Kirk was far more than a loyal fan and admirer of the president; he had a finger on the pulse of the MAGA base and made certain his views were known – even on rare instances when he disagreed, like with Trump’s June decision to strike nuclear sites in Iran.

At the time, Kirk said he warned of potential fallout with younger supporters, many of whom were drawn to Trump because of his campaign pledge to end foreign wars.

The mere notion that Kirk delivered criticism – and Trump accepted it without attacking back – underscores how much the president admired the conservative activist and respected the strength of his Turning Point USA organization

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