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Where Charlie Kirk Stood on Key Political Issues

nytimes.com · Ashley Ahn and Maxine Joselow · last updated

As one of the most influential right-wing activists in the United States, Charlie Kirk shaped much of the hard-right youth movement on key political issues.

Mr. Kirk founded Turning Point USA, a political organization designed to rally young conservatives. He was answering questions about transgender politics and mass shootings from students at Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot and killed. Authorities have not yet identified a suspect and said the investigation was ongoing.

Here are some of the issues Mr. Kirk focused on and where he stood:

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