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Bomb Squad Deployed to TPUSA Event After Kirk Threat

5/17/2026

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Police Deploy Bomb Squad

Police deployed a bomb squad and Guard for TPUSA-Calvary Chapel event, citing security concerns after 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk.
TPUSA-Calvary Chapel held the “Make Heaven Crowded” tour at Portland Expo Friday, with 20+ groups meeting at First Parish.
Spokesperson Brad Nadeau said officials are coordinating partners to protect and uphold First Amendment rights.
First Parish event features musical groups and clergy blessing gun safety, transgender and immigrant rights.

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TPUSA Faith Falters

The Make Heaven Crowded tour, organized by TPUSA Faith, attracted mostly older attendees and many empty seats despite youth-revival claims.
Both the Make Heaven Crowded tour and a First Parish gathering are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Friday.
Speakers repeatedly tied evangelical messages to anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, citing groups such as Preborn!.
Erika Kirk, tour opener, missed several appearances, often citing family or security reasons.

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Police Deploy Bomb Squad

Police deployed a bomb squad and Guard for TPUSA-Calvary Chapel event, citing security concerns after 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk.
TPUSA-Calvary Chapel held the “Make Heaven Crowded” tour at Portland Expo Friday, with 20+ groups meeting at First Parish.
Spokesperson Brad Nadeau said officials are coordinating partners to protect and uphold First Amendment rights.
First Parish event features musical groups and clergy blessing gun safety, transgender and immigrant rights.

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