Who was Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA?
Right-wing talk show host and activist Charlie Kirk founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA in 2012.
The New York Yankees were in a moment of silence, reminding them of Charlie Kirk before their game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
Kirk was shot dead earlier that day at a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
He was the host of a right-wing talk show that founded Turning Point USA, a conservative youth-centric organization.
He also spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Kirk is President Donald Trump’s ally and confirmed Kirk’s death after a shooting on a university campus.
Trump is scheduled to appear at Yankee Stadium. There, the team is expected to hold a pre-match ceremony to recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
