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Erika Kirk Named to Lead Turning Point USA as Stadium Memorial Nears

Utah prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against the 22-year-old accused in Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Overview

  • Turning Point USA’s board unanimously installed Erika Kirk as chair and CEO, fulfilling what the group says was Charlie Kirk’s stated succession wish.
  • Erika Kirk pledged to expand her husband’s project, declaring that the movement would grow “stronger, louder and bigger” under her leadership.
  • A public memorial is set for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Senator Marco Rubio expected to speak.
  • Authorities charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with murder in the long‑range shooting in Orem, citing evidence that includes DNA, surveillance material and chat messages.
  • TPUSA reports a sharp spike in campus interest following the shooting, and the House approved a resolution condemning political violence that revealed partisan divisions.