How Charlie Kirk Built Influence Through Youth Politics — and What His Legacy Means Today
Summary: Charlie Kirk rose from a teenage organiser to lead Turning Point USA, a powerful youth-focused conservative network that reshaped how young people are recruited into American politics. His organisation’s tactics — campus events, social media, podcasts and aggressive fundraising — helped turn him into a national voice for the right. Kirk’s sudden death in September 2025 has focused attention on both his impact and the wider questions his rise raises for democracies worldwide, including India. From teen activist to national organiser Charlie Kirk began political organising as a teenager…
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