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30,000 Gather at America Fest Amid Conservative Infighting

2/15/2026

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Over 30,000 attended Turning Point USA's America Fest in Phoenix to honor the late Charlie Kirk and celebrate U.S. President Donald Trump.
The event featured infighting among conservatives, with Ben Shapiro accusing Tucker Carlson and others of fraud.
Ben Shapiro condemned Carlson for promoting conspiracy theories.
Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA's CEO, said 80% of attendees were first-timers, including many students.

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Over 30,000 attended Turning Point USA's America Fest in Phoenix to honor the late Charlie Kirk and celebrate U.S. President Donald Trump.
The event featured infighting among conservatives, with Ben Shapiro accusing Tucker Carlson and others of fraud.
Ben Shapiro condemned Carlson for promoting conspiracy theories.
Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA's CEO, said 80% of attendees were first-timers, including many students.