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Turning Point USA's America Fest: Infighting Overshadows Celebration

1/9/2026

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Infighting marked Turning Point USA's America Fest as Ben Shapiro, conservative commentator, and Tucker Carlson, conservative commentator, traded criticisms while the event honored the late Charlie Kirk.
Shapiro labeled several conservative commentators as 'frauds' and condemned Carlson for promoting conspiracy theories linked to Kirk's murder.
Carlson retaliated by dismissing Shapiro as 'pompous'.
Erika Kirk emphasized unity and welcomed disagreement among attendees.
The event drew over 30,000 participants, including students.

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Story summary

Infighting marked Turning Point USA's America Fest as Ben Shapiro, conservative commentator, and Tucker Carlson, conservative commentator, traded criticisms while the event honored the late Charlie Kirk.
Shapiro labeled several conservative commentators as 'frauds' and condemned Carlson for promoting conspiracy theories linked to Kirk's murder.
Carlson retaliated by dismissing Shapiro as 'pompous'.
Erika Kirk emphasized unity and welcomed disagreement among attendees.
The event drew over 30,000 participants, including students.