The news of Charlie Kirk’s death has shocked political circles in the United States and beyond.
Tribune online He informs that the 31 -year -old conservative activist, who was the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead in a university campus in Utah. Since then, a suspect has been arrested.
In this article, Tribune online Take a look at six things to know about him.
For many Nigerians who may not be familiar with him, here are key things to know about Charlie Kirk:
1. Founded Turning Point USA With only 18
Kirk began the turning point for conservative student movement in 2012, with the aim of promoting free markets and limited government among young people.
2. I had a controversial political voice
He opposed the policies of COVID-19, promoted the anti-transgender rhetoric and amplified the false claims about the 2020 elections. A past comment in which he said that some deaths from firearms were an “unfortunate cost” of the second amendment resurfaced after his death.
3. It was closely linked to Donald Trump
Kirk was a firm defender of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and enjoyed close links with the Trump family. Trump described him as “great and legendary” in his tribute.
Kirk wrote the best sold The Maga Doctrine, organized a popular podcast and created an important monitoring in social networks, which made him a central figure in the conservative media.
5. Faith and Family Life
Married to former Miss Arizona Erika Frantzve, with whom he had two children, Kirk often highlighted her Christian faith and her family values ​​in her public life.
6. Death on campus
He was shot at the University of Utah Valley during a public event. The reports say that the armed man fired from an academic building to 100–200 yards away. His wife and children were on the campus at that time. A suspect is in custody.
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