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Tucker Carlson Draws Roughly 3,000 at Indiana University as TPUSA Tour Presses On

Organizers framed the stop as a tribute to Charlie Kirk under tightened security.

Overview

  • Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson headlined the Oct. 21 Turning Point USA event in Bloomington, stepping in for the late founder Charlie Kirk.
  • Attendance reached an estimated 3,000 people at the IU Auditorium, with tickets claimed in advance and standby lines allowed.
  • Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 21 "Turning Point USA Civic Engagement Day" and addressed the crowd at the event.
  • The FBI said it worked with local, state and federal partners to help ensure safety, as attendees passed through metal detectors at the venue.
  • TPUSA says the campus tour will continue in Kirk’s memory, with a rotating roster of high‑profile conservative speakers joining future stops.