The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shaken his young supporters, but also strengthened their resolve to power a new wave of student activism, according to those who spoke to The Post.

For many in Gen Z, Kirk was more than a political figure. They credit him with making conservatism relevant, acceptable, interesting and “cool” to a their generation by engaging in respectful debates with people — whether they agreed with him or not.

Here they describe how Kirk affected them:

JT Marshburn, 19 : Political Science student at the University of Georgia

“Charlie Kirk was the embodiment of the First Amendment,” said JT Marshburn, who is chairman of his College Republican National Committee. 6

“He stood up for what we believe in as conservatives, and ultimately h

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