"Driving the news: The unknown gunman shot Kirk at Utah Valley University on the first stop of Turning Point USA's "American Comeback Tour" - a cross-country campus roadshow aimed at rallying young conservatives. Two people of interest were detained and interviewed in connection with the shooting, which Utah Gov. Spencer Cox described as a clear "political assassination." They were later released, according to FBI Director Kash Patel and the Utah Department of Public Safety, and a hunt for the suspect continued into Thursday."
"Zoom in: Kirk - whose death drew statements of condolence and horror from every living U.S. president - achieved a meteoric rise in conservative politics. He founded Turning Point USA as a teenager and transformed it into a powerhouse on college campuses, playing a major role in Trump's three runs for office. He relished the arena of debate, often taking his case directly to adversaries on hostile campuseswith his "Prove Me Wrong" discussions, and in mainstream media interviews."
"Between the lines: A proud Christian nationalist, Kirk publicly antagonized liberal critics with his advocacy on abortion, gender roles, race, gun rights, immigration, and his unwavering loyalty to Trump. To admirers,he was a tireless advocate for conservative students who felt marginalized on progressive campuses. To critics, he was a right-wing provocateur whose combative style mirrored Trump's."
An unknown gunman shot and killed Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University during Turning Point USA's American Comeback Tour to rally young conservatives. Two people of interest were detained, interviewed and released while a manhunt continued, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox called the incident a "political assassination." Kirk founded Turning Point USA as a teenager and grew it into a campus powerhouse, helping Donald Trump's campaigns and engaging opponents through confrontational debates. A proud Christian nationalist, Kirk advocated conservative positions on abortion, gender, race, guns and immigration and remained close to Trump. The killing follows recent violent attacks in U.S. politics.
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