{"id":2485439,"date":"2025-09-11T16:17:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tpusa-lauds-charlie-kirks-faith-commitment-to-good-faith-debate\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T16:17:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:17:55","slug":"tpusa-lauds-charlie-kirks-faith-commitment-to-good-faith-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tpusa-lauds-charlie-kirks-faith-commitment-to-good-faith-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"TPUSA lauds Charlie Kirk&#8217;s faith, commitment to &#8216;good-faith debate&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftpusa-lauds-charlie-kirks-faith-commitment-to-good-faith-debate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2485439&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University. TPUSA expressed deep sorrow over Kirk&#8217;s assassination, highlighting his strong Christian faith and his dedication to &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elizabeth-warren-claims-that-elon-musk-who-paid-largest-tax-bill-in-u-s-history-pays-no-taxes\/\" title=\"Elizabeth Warren Claims That Elon Musk, Who Paid Largest Tax Bill in U.S. History, Pays No Taxes\">good-faith debate<\/a>.&#8221; The organization described him as an ideal husband and father who bravely prioritized engaging young Americans in discussions despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/j-k-rowling-takes-apart-genderists-for-excusing-paedophilia-apologist-trustee-of-childrens-charity\/\" title=\"J.K. Rowling Takes Apart \u2018Genderists\u2019 For Excusing \u2018Paedophilia Apologist\u2019 Trustee Of Children\u2019s Charity\">receiving numerous threats<\/a> over the years. Kirk, who founded TPUSA at age 18 and was known for hosting debates on college campuses, died at one of his events, leaving behind his wife and two children. His <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >death sparked widespread grief<\/a> and reactions from political figures, including President donald Trump and Vice president JD Vance, the latter of whom is accompanying Kirk&#8217;s casket on Air Force Two. The article underscores Kirk&#8217;s legacy as a staunch advocate for free speech and the impact of his loss on the conservative community. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">TPUSA lauds Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s commitment to Christ and &lsquo;good-faith debate&rsquo; in statement on assassination<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2227348\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/turning-point-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turning Point USA<\/a> praised co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/charlie-kirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlie Kirk<\/a>&lsquo;s Christian faith and commitment to &ldquo;good-faith debate&rdquo; in a statement Thursday following his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3801410\/charlie-kirk-utah-valley-university-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">death<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk, 31, died on Wednesday after he was shot in the neck by an unidentified gunman at Utah Valley University. Kirk left behind his wife, Erika, and two young children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3803040\/house-passes-stopping-illegal-entry-act-raise-penalties-border-crossers\/\">House passes Trump-backed bill to raise penalties for illegal border crossers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3803292\/florida-gun-laws-second-amendment-court-throws-out-open-carry-ban\/\">Florida touts &lsquo;big win&rsquo; for Second Amendment after court throws out open carry ban<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3803227\/fbi-photo-person-of-interest-charlie-kirk-killing\/\">FBI releases photo of &#8216;person of interest,&#8217; offers reward in Charlie Kirk assassination<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>TPUSA said it was &ldquo;crushed and devastated by the hateful murder&rdquo; of the conservative activist and sent its prayers to Kirk&rsquo;s grieving family. He was described as &ldquo;the ideal husband and the perfect father.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jJBRMehU9U\">pic.twitter.com\/jJBRMehU9U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/charliekirk11\/status\/1966203911683060071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;More than anyone, Charlie believed in the power of argument and good-faith debate to find the truth and guide people towards, if not agreement, then at least mutual understanding,&rdquo; the statement read. &ldquo;Charlie was no stranger to threats. He received thousands throughout his life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But he always prioritized reaching as many young Americans as possible over his own personal safety,&rdquo; it continued. &ldquo;Now, Charlie has become America&rsquo;s greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3803480\/jd-vance-charlie-kirk-casket-air-force-two-family-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VANCE TO FLY WITH CHARLIE KIRK&rsquo;S CASKET ON AIR FORCE TWO WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kirk launched TPUSA in 2012 at the age of 18. He was well known for hosting events on college campuses, where he would debate students and host Q&amp;A sessions. He died at one of his events.<\/p>\n<p>His death triggered an outpouring of grief and anger on social media from Republicans and Democrats alike. Among the most notable were President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> and Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JD Vance<\/a>, both of whom knew Kirk well when they ran for office last year. Vance is flying his friend&rsquo;s casket from Salt Lake City to Phoenix on Air Force Two later Thursday. The Kirks will be present.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TPUSA honors Charlie Kirk&#8217;s faith and dedication to debate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2485440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25253691176272.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[44291,5250,40017,21547],"class_list":["post-2485439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-charlie-kirk","tag-faith","tag-good-faith-debate","tag-tpusa"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25253691176272.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2485439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2485439"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2485439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2485443,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2485439\/revisions\/2485443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2485440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2485439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2485439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2485439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}