A year after Charlie Kirk's death, TPUSA grapples with legacy and waning momentum
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A year after Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University, supporters say Turning Point USA has not regained its former reach, with infighting and campus culture wars diluting momentum; Kirk’s widow Erika has taken over as TPUSA CEO and launched campaigns to carry on his rhetoric, while some chapters rebrand or compete for influence. The shooter, Tyler Robinson, faces trial, and experts say momentum may either wane or rebound in the coming months as the movement’s martyr status remains a strong, ongoing presence.
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