"Turning Point USA's first AmericaFest without Charlie Kirk reveals ideological rifts within the conservative movement. Prominent conservative figures in the United States have clashed at Turning Point USA's annual conference, exposing the underlying rift within the ruling Republican Party and US President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) base. The four-day conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, brought together Republican leaders, media personalities, and conservative activists, an event which exposed deep ideological disagreements within the conservative movement."
"After Kirk's death, his widow Erika Kirk took over as CEO of TPUSA. The organisation operates more than 850 chapters on college campuses nationwide and works to mobilise and train young conservatives in high schools, colleges and universities, advocating for free-market principles and limited government. The AmericaFest conference, held annually since 2021, combines political speeches, networking, and cultural programming aimed at galvanising young conservative activists."
AmericaFest convened Republican leaders, media personalities, and conservative activists in Phoenix for four days of speeches, networking, and cultural programming. The event marked the first AmericaFest since founder Charlie Kirk's death and featured Erika Kirk as CEO and chair. High-profile conservative figures, including media hosts and commentators, publicly clashed over issues such as US support for Israel, bigotry, and free speech. Turning Point USA operates over 850 campus chapters and focuses on mobilising and training young conservatives, promoting free-market principles and limited government through campus and youth organizing efforts.
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