""Charlie prepared all of us for a moment like this one. He worked tirelessly to ensure Turning Point USA was built to survive even the greatest tests. And now, it is our great pride to announce Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board for Turning Point USA," the board wrote in a statement. "We will not surrender or kneel before evil. We will carry on."
"Turning Point has reported an explosion of interest since Charlie Kirk's death. The organization currently has roughly 900 official college chapters and 1,200 high school chapters. Andrew Kolvet, the group's spokesperson, said Tuesday Turning Point had received over 54,000 inquiries to start new chapters. Charlie Kirk was also the host of his popular eponymous podcast, which has frequently neared the top of Spotify and Apple charts. The show has been hosted by a rotating cast of friends since his death, including Vance on Monday."
Erika Kirk was unanimously elected CEO and chair of Turning Point USA to replace her husband after his Sept. 10 assassination. Turning Point’s board said Charlie had expressed that outcome to executives and prepared the organization to survive severe tests. Erika pledged to continue and expand his work, delivering emotional remarks describing her resolve. The organization reported surging interest, with roughly 900 college chapters, 1,200 high school chapters, and more than 54,000 inquiries to start new chapters. Charlie hosted a popular podcast that has been run by rotating friends since his death, including JD Vance, with a permanent host not yet named.
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