Surge in Interest for New College Chapters Following Charlie Kirk's Assassination

After the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, the organization is witnessing an unprecedented wave of interest for new college chapters. Over the last two days, they have received more than 32,000 inquiries from individuals eager to start new campus chapters, according to Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show." Kolvet noted that TPUSA currently operates 900 official college chapters and 1,200 high school chapters, with a total presence of about 3,500. He expressed confidence that Kirk's vision of establishing a Club America chapter in every high school across the country would materialize much faster than anticipated.

Kirk was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University, which was intended to kick off the "American Comeback Tour." Following the incident, a moving ceremony took place as Kirk's casket was transported back to Arizona by Air Force Two, with visible emotional moments shared among family members, particularly his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two young children. A celebration of his life has been planned for the coming Sunday at State Farm Stadium, with President Donald Trump set to attend.

In the wake of the tragedy, Erika Kirk galvanized the TPUSA movement, vowing to uphold her husband's legacy. She assured supporters that "the movement my husband built will not die," emphasizing her determination to ensure that his name is never forgotten. Additionally, she confirmed that the upcoming "AmericaFest" conference in Phoenix would proceed as scheduled. Observers, like former campus activist Judah Waxelbaum, believe that this tragic event has stirred a "sleeping giant" within the organization, suggesting that the response could lead to a substantial increase in membership for TPUSA.