Charlie Kirk: Turning Point USA Founder, Champion of the Unborn
A Tribute to His legacy: by Rose McNaul
As patriots we’ve witnessed the battles for America's soul unfold in real time, and few fought with the passion and conviction of Charlie Kirk. His tragic death on September 10, 2025, gunned down while speaking truth to power on a Utah college campus—has left a void in our movement that words can scarcely fill. Yet, in this moment of profound grief, we honor him not with despair, but with heartfelt gratitude for a life dedicated to God, country, and the most vulnerable among us: our children and the unborn.
Born in 1993 in the suburbs of Chicago, Charlie was a beacon for conservative principles from an early age. At 18, instead of pursuing a traditional path, he co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012 with Bill Montgomery, driven by a divine calling to combat the leftist indoctrination plaguing our nation's campuses. As Charlie himself explained, "I founded Turning Point U.S.A. to take the fight for ideological diversity directly to a progressive stronghold: the nation's leading colleges and universities.
He saw the youth as the battleground for America's future, and with no money, no connections, and sheer determination, he built an organization that would reshape the conservative landscape.
Under Charlie's visionary leadership, TPUSA exploded into a national force, establishing over 2,000 student chapters across more than 3,500 high schools and colleges, including 800 faith-based groups. This wasn't just growth—it was a revolution. TPUSA mobilized hundreds of thousands of young patriots, training them to champion free markets, limited government, and biblical values. His high-energy campus tours, podcasts, and the annual Student Action Summit became rallying points for [Gen Z] conservatives, playing a pivotal role in Donald Trump's victories, including the crucial youth turnout in 2024. Politics is about action, action, action—and Charlie embodied that, turning passive students into active warriors for America First. The impact is immeasurable: TPUSA didn't just counter the left; it built a generational firewall against socialism, fostering leaders who now carry the torch in politics, media, and communities nationwide.
At the heart of Charlie's mission was an unyielding commitment to protecting children and the unborn, grounded in Scripture's timeless truths. He viewed abortion not as a choice, but as a grave sin against God's creation, echoing Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Through TPUSA's Turning Point Faith initiative, Charlie inspired students to stand vigil at abortion clinics, advocate for heartbeat bills, and push for defunding Planned Parenthood. He partnered with pro-life organizations like Students for Life, emphasizing adoption and family support as alternatives to destruction.
Charlie often urged young women to embrace the sacred role of motherhood, drawing from
Psalm 127:3: "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him." His debates dismantled pro-choice arguments with compassion and conviction, reminding us that every life is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). In a world that devalues the preborn, Charlie's advocacy saved countless lives and awakened a pro-life fervor among the youth that will echo for generations.
The left despised him, labeling him divisive, but Charlie pressed on with humility and resolve, knowing the fight was eternal. His death is a heartbreaking loss, but as we mourn—we mobilize. Charlie's legacy lives in TPUSA's enduring impact, in the young (and old) hearts he ignited, and in the unborn he defended. Let us honor him by continuing the battle, guided by faith and fortified by his example.
Since Charlie Kirk's tragic death, TPUSA has experienced a significant surge in interest from young people eager to join the organization. According to announcements from TPUSA leaders and multiple news reports, the group has received 62,000 new requests to start chapters on college campuses and high schools nationwide.
This influx was particularly sparked by the emotional public address from his widow, Erika Kirk, on September 12, 2025, where she vowed to continue his legacy and expand the movement. Amplifying her husband’s profound impact on inspiring the next generation.
Erika recalled “Charlie always said that when he was gone, he wanted to be remembered for his courage and for his faith…. Now and for all eternity, he stands at his Savior's side, wearing the glorious crown of a martyr. As Revelation 2:10 says, "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor's crown". Charlie's voice will remain. His legacy will endure. To the young people watching—join us. Start a chapter. Fight for what's right. For the unborn, for our families, for our future.”
Rest in peace, brother, father, husband, friend; your work on earth is done, but your influence endures.
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