A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?
One year after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, his organization Turning Point USA has significantly expanded its campus presence. However, the group faces challenges as polling indicates a decline in support for Donald Trump among young male voters.
Why it matters
The article highlights the shifting political landscape among young voters and the resilience of conservative youth organizations despite the loss of a key leader.
Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A mourner at the University of Houston holds a poster of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 11, 2025, a day after his fatal shooting [Antranik Tavitian/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 10 Sep 2026 10 Sep 2026 One year after the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk , the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has expanded its presence in schools across the United States, even as young voters show growing dissatisfaction with the Republican Party.
As of Thursday, Turning Point has more than 3,500 high school chapters, up 180 percent since Kirk’s death, according to the organisation.
It also boasts more than 1,500 college chapters, a more than 60 percent increase.
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