Chart-topping books and podcasts by Charlie Kirk surge in popularity post-assassination announcement
In a tragic turn of events, Charlie Kirk, the charismatic founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a campus event at Utah Valley University last week. The news has sent shockwaves through the conservative community, with Kirk's political ideology and legacy continuing to inspire many.
Kirk, who started Turning Point USA at the tender age of 18 with Tea Party activist Bill Montgomery, had a vision to establish a foothold on every high school and college campus in the nation. This vision is now becoming a reality, as the organization has received over 37,000 requests to start new chapters around the country following his assassination. As of now, Turning Point USA boasts 900 official, school-sanctioned college chapters and 1,200 high school chapters across the nation.
Turning Point USA is a conservative nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. The organization's website states this mission clearly, and its efforts have paid off, with the organization growing into a multibillion-dollar political empire.
Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show" and spokesperson for Turning Point USA, made a statement following Kirk's death. In the week following Kirk's death, the show continued to produce tribute shows, including an address by his wife, Erika Kirk, and an episode hosted by Vice President JD Vance.
Kirk was not just a political leader but also a bestselling author. His books, including "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life" (#1 on Amazon Books in December 2025), "The College Scam: How America's Universities Are Bankrupting and Brainwashing Away the Future of America's Youth" (published in 2022, ranked at No. 6), and "Right Wing Revolution: How to Beat the Woke and Save the West" (published in June 2024, ranked No. 20), have resonated with many. A biography about Kirk, written by Christina W. Randall, was listed among the bestselling books on the marketplace.
As scrutiny intensifies over security lapses surrounding the Charlie Kirk shooting, it is clear that Kirk's legacy will continue to inspire and influence the conservative movement. His vision of spreading his political ideology has undoubtedly made a significant impact, and his work will continue to be felt for years to come.
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