Senate declares Oct. 14 a ‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk’ with unanimous resolution
Erika Kirk named new CEO of Turning Point USA
Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, was "unanimously elected" to serve as the new CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA, the organization announced Thursday. This comes after Charlie Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA in 2012, was killed on September 10 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
The Senate on Thursday declared Charlie Kirk's birthday as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk."
The resolution cited Kirk's advocacy for free speech and faith, as well as him being a champion for individual liberty.
The resolution said Kirk "consistently promoted the values of individual liberty, open debate, the importance of civic engagement, and the defense of constitutional principles."
The designation applies to Oct. 14, which would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk is seen onstage at the Fiserv Forum during preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated last week while speaking to college students at Utah Valley University. Kirk’s funeral will take place Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to speak at the service, along with Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk.
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LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning more about the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk from the people who knew him best. This includes Turning Point USA’s Tyler Bowyer, the chief operating officer for Kirk’s organization.
Secretaries Marco Rubio, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Pete Hegseth will also speak, as well as Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, Stephen Miller and Sergio Gor.
Suspected shooter Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering, and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child.
His next hearing is set for Sept. 29 and will be virtual.