Somber tribute to Charlie Kirk at Trump’s GOP convention
Chants of "Charlie, Charlie" filled the air during President Donald Trump's midterm convention as Republicans honored Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago. The crowd in Dallas quieted for a five-minute video tribute Thursday. Lucas Miles, a pastor and Turning Point vice president, said Kirk's influence has grown, with membership and social media following multiplying.
Kirk was a prominent figure on the right, building a network on college campuses and hosting a popular podcast. He was shot and killed in 2025. Tyler Robinson, 23, faces charges in Kirk's death but has pleaded not guilty.
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