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Turning Point USA Resumes College Tour With Megyn Kelly and Gov. Youngkin as Security Tightens

Leaders pitch the restarted events as a tribute to Charlie Kirk’s legacy through star speakers, tighter screening, expanded chapter outreach.

Overview

  • Virginia Tech hosted one of the first events back with roughly 3,000 attendees, where Gov. Glenn Youngkin opened in prayer and pledged $100,000 to seed new TPUSA chapters across Virginia.
  • Megyn Kelly led a “Prove Me Wrong” forum at the Blacksburg event, engaging students in the debate-focused format Charlie Kirk popularized on campuses.
  • TPUSA kicked off the retooled tour at the University of Minnesota and listed 11 fall stops, with planned appearances by figures including Tucker Carlson, Spencer Cox, Glenn Beck, Michael Knowles, and others.
  • Organizers say campus security has been overhauled with multiple checkpoints, metal detectors, strict bag policies, and increased police presence, while Utah Valley University conducts an independent review of the shooting event.
  • Investigators arrested the suspected gunman, Tyler Robinson, after a 33-hour manhunt, as TPUSA and student leaders report a surge of interest in forming new chapters and participating in events.