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Turning Point USA Honors Charlie Kirk Amid Controversy

9/22/2025

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Turning Point USA will honor Charlie Kirk with a Minnesota tribute on September 22, 2025.
Michael Knowles will leave an empty chair on stage at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Knowles said enemies won't silence the movement and urged healthy debate; memorial drew 78,000 attendees, including President Trump.
Kirk’s widow, Erika, forgave the alleged assassin and vowed to continue his mission.

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Turning Point USA will honor Charlie Kirk with a Minnesota tribute on September 22, 2025.
Michael Knowles will leave an empty chair on stage at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Knowles said enemies won't silence the movement and urged healthy debate; memorial drew 78,000 attendees, including President Trump.
Kirk’s widow, Erika, forgave the alleged assassin and vowed to continue his mission.