The death of Charlie Kirk could give rise to more violent forms of right-wing activism if his political movement fails to produce a successor, experts told The i Paper.

Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, as he chaired a public debate organised by Turning Point USA, the conservative student group he founded in 2012.

The appearance was typical of the 31-year-old, who made his name touring campuses across the US, challenging liberal students to verbally spar with him on culture war topics.

Over the years, Kirk became a leading voice on the populist right, with a unique ability to rally support for Donald Trump among Gen Z voters.

Primarily posting short, unpolished videos of his debates with college students – typically in a “prove me wrong” format – he gained

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