Today would have been Charlie Kirk’s 32nd birthday.
Instead of celebrating with his wife and two young children, the violence that consumes the left, and is fueled by the legacy media, ended his life when he was politically assassinated on September 10th while inspiring young Americans at Utah Valley University.
At only 18 years old, Charlie started Turing Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012. TPUSA has now grown to become one of the most influential conservative organizations in the country, pioneering efforts to engage and activate young conservatives.
TPUSA is the largest conservative youth organization in U.S. history, with over 3,500 active chapters on high school and college campuses nationwide.
Charlie’s assassination did not stop his legacy but has led even more young conservatives to activism.
Just two days after his murder, TPUSA received more than 32,000 requests to establish new chapters across the country.
TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet noted that the organization has already more than doubled in size.
“We doubled in size in less than a month.”
TPUSA spokesman @AndrewKolvet explains how Turning Point USA is turning tragedy into purpose, honoring Charlie Kirk by expanding the movement he built. pic.twitter.com/wsILzT3UId
— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) October 9, 2025
Today, to mark his birthday and his incredible legacy of freedom, polite debate, and inspiring Americans of all ages, but especially younger generations, has been designated a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie.
In September, the House of Representatives passed a resolution designating Oct. 14 as the “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.” House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced the resolution, and it was co-sponsored by 165 House Republicans. Zero Democrats signed on.
Despite brokering a historic Peace Deal in the Middle East, President Donald Trump immediately headed back to DC on Charlie’s birthday to posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States, awarded by the President to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the nation’s security, prosperity, cultural life, or other significant public or private endeavors.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Gateway Pundit’s Jordan Conradson will be at the ceremony. Check back at TGP for live coverage of the event.
His widow, Erika, who has taken the torch from her husband and is now the CEO of Turning Point USA, will accept the award on Charlie’s behalf.
After a JAMPACKED 36 hours, President Trump has arrived back home in Washington, DC from Israel in the wee hours of the morning
This man is an absolute legend. Never stops!
Next up: Awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 4pm today
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— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 14, 2025
The Gateway Pundit’s Jim Hoft shared his long friendship with Kirk, noting, “Back in the early days of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk would send his videos and photos to The Gateway Pundit so that we could promote his work.”
“In the last decade, Charlie Kirk went from a young, energetic conservative activist to one of the most talented and loved conservative leaders in the country today.”
“Does anyone doubt that Charlie would not have had an amazing future ahead of him? Certainly, the left could not stop him, and they feared him. So they took him from us.”
“On Wednesday, we lost a giant. Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk.”
“We will all miss you.”
Read more:
A Farewell to Charlie Kirk, One of the Great Conservative Leaders of Our Time – We Will Miss You
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