For years, political insiders assumed young voters would drift left. That assumption was turned on its head when Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA just one day after graduating high school in 2012.
What began as a scrappy campus effort quickly evolved into a full-fledged political brand. Kirk’s signature approach — his “prove me wrong” rallies — struck a chord with students nationwide. Kirk’s unapologetic Christian faith, along with his unique blend of intelligence, personality, ambition, and willingness to engage respectfully with those who disagreed with him, proved to be a winning combination among young voters.
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