Charlie Kirk is a prominent American conservative political activist, author, and media personality
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. Born Charles James Kirk on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, he co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012, a conservative student organization that has grown rapidly to have a significant presence on over 2,000 high school and college campuses nationwide
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Kirk’s journey into political activism began during his high school years when he supported Mark Kirk’s U.S. Senate campaign and campaigned against a price increase in his school’s cafeteria
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. He briefly attended Harper College but dropped out to pursue political activism full-time, influenced by Tea Party member Bill Montgomery
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. This decision led to the founding of TPUSA, which quickly gained traction with backing from donors like Foster Friess
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As the CEO of TPUSA, Kirk has expanded the organization’s influence through initiatives like the Professor Watchlist and School Board Watchlist, raising millions in donations
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. In 2019, he founded Turning Point Action, a political advocacy arm, and later formed Turning Point Faith, aimed at mobilizing religious communities on conservative issues
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. Kirk also hosts “The Charlie Kirk Show,” a conservative talk radio program that regularly ranks among the top news shows on Apple podcast charts
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Kirk is known for his provocative activism and promotion of conservative and Trump-aligned causes
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. He has gained notoriety for his stance on issues like the COVID-19 response, critical race theory, and climate change
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. His social media presence is substantial, reaching over 100 million people per month, and he is considered one of the “top 10 most engaged” Twitter handles in the world according to Axios
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In addition to his activism, Kirk has authored several books, including “Misinformed Consent: How Bad Information is Helping to Divide and Destruct America” and “The MAGA Doctrine: The Only Ideas That Will Save America.” His work continues to influence the conservative movement in the United States, and he remains a key figure in the Republican Party
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For more information, you can check out his YouTube channel here
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