One year after Charlie Kirk’s death, the number of American universities hosting Turning Point USA chapters has increased by 64%, according to France 24.
However, this growth comes alongside signs of divisions within the organization founded by Kirk and more broadly within the MAGA movement. Far-right figures are competing to claim his legacy, while conspiracy theories circulate regarding his disappearance.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, activists on the ground are questioning the future of the youth conservative movement and who might carry forward Charlie Kirk’s torch.
France 24 traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, the birthplace of Turning Point USA, to better understand these dynamics.