"Charlie Kirk, a powerful right wing activist, influential podcaster and Trump ally, was shot and killed on Wednesday while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. RELATED: Charlie Kirk dies after shot while visiting Utah university, Trump says He was the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit devoted to the propagation of right-wing beliefs among young Americans. Kirk was known for visiting college campuses across the country and debating students on a variety of political topics."
"He had just begun what was being called the American Comeback Tour. RELATED: Charlie Kirk's influence, reach helped propel Donald Trump into office Here's a timeline of some recent events Kirk held in California. 2025 May 1 - UC San Diego in La JollaThis stop on his American Comeback Tour had over 300 attendees, with no major incidents reported. May 5 - Cal State Long BeachDuring this visit, there were debates on LGBTQ+ issues, immigration, and Trump's policies. Over 1,000 people attended."
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent right-wing activist, was shot and killed while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. He was an influential podcaster and Trump ally who traveled to college campuses to debate students and had just begun the American Comeback Tour. California stops in 2025 included May 1 at UC San Diego with over 300 attendees; May 5 at Cal State Long Beach with debates on LGBTQ+ issues, immigration and Trump's policies and over 1,000 attendees; May 6 at San Francisco State amid backlash and protests; May 13 at UC Riverside with large crowds and a punk show shut down by police. Earlier events included clashes at Cal State Northridge and a Sept. 2 private church event called "Advancing the Mission" that drew outside protestors.
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