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Did Politics Make Charlie Kirk Rich? A Look at His Financial Empire

Few political figures blended activism, media, and nonprofit leadership quite like Charlie Kirk, and many are asking: Did his politics make him rich? Well, the answer to that is interesting. Somehow, with Kirk, the lines between activism and business were blurred, but the outcome was amazing. If you are curious…

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Scrutiny over security at Charlie Kirk event: No bag checks, six cops, and guns allowed

Witnesses say there were few security measures in place — but experts tell The Independent that it is ‘almost impossible’ to safeguard against long-distance shootings

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the killing of Charlie Kirk: a perilous moment that may lead to more

Editorial: The shooting of the Turning Point USA co-founder should not be used to foment further division in a polarised country

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Charlie Kirk's shooting death exposes security gaps at political events

Security experts are questioning the protection provided to Charlie Kirk at the Utah college where he was fatally shot

The Independent UK

Did Charlie Kirk Build a Movement That Outlives Him?

Charlie Kirk’s sudden death has left many asking: Was he just the face, or was he the foundation of something bigger? If you follow U.S. conservative politics, understanding whether Turning Point USA and its related organizations can endure without him matters. This matters not just for insiders, but for voters,…

Plunged in Debt

Charlie Kirk was unconcerned about death threats and safety in days before shooting, friend says

High-profile conservative activist, 31, had recently employed a security detail

The Independent UK

‘Dark moment for America’: Trump’s grief over Charlie Kirk shooting turns to rage at ‘radical left’ rhetoric

The president's grief over Kirk's death turned to anger by evening.

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‘Martyr for Freedom’: Trump vows Charlie Kirk’s ‘messages will be louder than ever’ after Utah assassination

Hours after Kirk's murder, Trump declares him a martyr and blames the left.

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Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding

In December 2021, I was in an exhibition hall in Phoenix, Arizona, with 10,000 young people who had come to hear a lineup of “America first” speakers, from Tucker Carlson to Ted Cruz. This was AmericaFest, an annual rally led by Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organisation whose founder…

The Conversation

What is Turning Point USA? Unpacking Charlie Kirk’s media empire

Conservative activist shot dead on Utah campus was an 18-year-old college dropout when he founded grassroots political movement that embraced Trumpism and developed into sprawling influencer network

The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk's Son Just Turned One — Now He'll Grow Up Without A Father: 10 Family Photos Before Tragedy

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on 10 September 2025. He leaves behind his wife Erika, their daughter born in 2022, and a son born in 2024, who has just turned one.

International Business Times UK

Charlie Kirk’s family: What we know about late right-wing influencer’s wife and kids

Conservative activist shot dead in Utah was married and had two small children

The Independent UK

‘This is why I don’t practice or manifest until both eclipses are over’: Jezebel paid Etsy witches to ‘curse’ Charlie Kirk. Then a witch speaks out

The internet is spiraling after Jezebel published an article about cursing Charlie Kirk just two days before the far-right commentator died.

The Mary Sue

FBI shares photos of 'person of interest' as hunt for Charlie Kirk shooter continues

The suspect who remains unidentified is believed to be of university age and to have acted alone. The FBI believes the assailant jumped off the roof of a building after assassinating Kirk, and fled into a nearby neighbourhood.

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The Independent UK

Trump announces he is giving Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk after influencer shot dead at Utah campus

Conservative organizer, 31, fatally shot Wednesday while hosting an event at Utah college campus

The Independent UK

What to know about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA

Officials say the shooting that killed Charlie Kirk was a targeted attack

Al Jazeera

How Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped Trump and MAGA win

He combined social media-era lingo, campus activism and a readiness to embrace controversies to drive young conservatism

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s far-right leaders attack ‘hate-mongering left’ after Charlie Kirk murder

Viktor Orbán claims death of Turning Point USA’s founder was ‘result of international hate campaign’ as prominent figures pay tribute

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Charlie Kirk’s Final Words Before Assassination In Front Of 3,000 Attendees Come With Grim Irony

Charlie Kirk shared an eerie final post on social media hours before a sniper shot him from the rooftop of a university campus building.

The Conversation

Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed attention to the climate of political violence in the United States. To many, Kirk was not just another partisan commentator.

Fortune

Charlie Kirk went from a college dropout to building a $92 million-a-year political movement with a direct line to President Trump by 31

Charlie Kirk dropped out of college at 18 to co-found Turning Point USA. By 31, he had built a $92 million-a-year political empire, with millions of followers online and a direct line to President Donald Trump like few others.

Evening Standard

Is this Charlie Kirk's killer? Video shows figure lurking on rooftop as American conservative firebrand shot dead

Footage shared online appears to show someone lying near where the Turning Point USA founder was killed

International Business Times UK

What Does Flying a Flag at Half-Mast Mean? Trump Orders All US Flags Lowered in Honour of Charlie Kirk

US President Donald Trump orders all U.S. flags flown at half-mast — including at embassies abroad — to honour Charlie Kirk after his fatal shooting in Utah. The gesture revives national mourning traditions and sparks public debate.

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People Are Stunned By Charlie Kirk’s Wife’s Haunting Post Hours Before Attack That Took His Life

Charlie is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two children, a 3-year-old daughter and a 16-month-old son.

The Independent UK

Everything we know so far about the murder of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, chief executive and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities stated that a single shot was fired from a roof while Kirk was speaking, and officials believe the assailant acted alone. A “person of interest”…

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