by Jaryn Crouson
A massive American flag is now being displayed on Utah Valley University’s (UVU) campus where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot.
The Turning Point USA founder was assassinated during an outdoor speaking event at UVU on Wednesday. The university confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation that the flag was placed by the school.
Following Kirk’s assassination, several individuals — many teachers and professors — are facing backlash after taking to social media to celebrate his death. Several people have been fired for saying they have “ZERO sympathy” for Kirk and suggesting he deserved to die.
Millions of people across the world have gathered for vigils mourning the loss of the conservative commentator and free speech advocate. Kirk was known for traveling to college campuses and engaging in debates with college students over hot-button issues, such as gender ideology, abortion and race.
Utah authorities have now charged Kirk’s alleged murderer with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child. The 22-year-old suspect risks facing the death penalty if convicted.
Since the death of Kirk, Turning Point USA has received interest from schools across the country in starting chapters. The nonprofit has received nearly 40,000 inquiries, according to Fox News.
“I have personally received hundreds of offers to work for us, or to work for free, or to just help however,” Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, told the outlet.
On Sunday, Kolvet posted on X that the nonprofit has “900 official college chapters and around 1,200 high school chapters, with a presence on 3,500 total.”
“Charlie’s vision to have a Club America chapter (our high school brand) in every high school in America (around 23,000) will come true much much faster than he could have ever possibly imagined,” he added.
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Jaryn Crouson is a reporter at Daily Caller News Foundation. Zachery Schmidt is the digital editor of The Star News Network and contributed to this story.
Photo “Utah Valley University Sign” by Utah Valley University.
