Overview
- Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson replaced Charlie Kirk at Indiana University, filling the IU Auditorium for a Turning Point USA stop that drew roughly 3,000 people.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun addressed the audience and urged attendees to serve as "foot soldiers" for conservative values.
- Security featured metal detectors at the venue, and the FBI said it coordinated with local, state and federal partners to help ensure safety.
- Supporters and protesters gathered outside and inside, with signs referencing violence in Gaza and individuals challenging TPUSA’s positions on race, gender and LGBTQ+ issues.
- TPUSA says the American Comeback Tour will continue with a rotation of prominent conservative speakers, citing figures such as Megyn Kelly, Glenn Beck, Michael Knowles and several Republican officeholders.