As one of the most influential right-wing activists in the United States, Charlie Kirk shaped much of the hard-right youth movement on key political issues.

Kirk founded Turning Point USA, a political organisation designed to rally young conservatives. He was answering questions about transgender politics and mass shootings from students at Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot and killed .

Charlie Kirk (left) speaks at a Turning Point USA event in Ohio in 2019. Credit: AFP

Authorities have not yet identified a suspect and said the investigation was ongoing.

Here are some of the issues Kirk focused on and where he stood:

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Kirk appealed to conservative Christians who feared the growing acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in the United

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