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Turning Point USA CEO Faces Backlash Ahead of School Speech

4/16/2026

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Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of Charlie Kirk, is scheduled to speak at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix on April 24.
The visit drew backlash from parents and students worried about safety and partisanship.
School officials plan to increase security for the event, limited to club members and invited guests.
First Amendment experts have mixed views on the school's handling, emphasizing safety and free speech rights.

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Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of Charlie Kirk, is scheduled to speak at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix on April 24.
The visit drew backlash from parents and students worried about safety and partisanship.
School officials plan to increase security for the event, limited to club members and invited guests.
First Amendment experts have mixed views on the school's handling, emphasizing safety and free speech rights.