Who is Charlie Kirk — the young MAGA star behind Turning Point USA

Charlie Kirk is the rising star MAGA conservative influencer who was shot a town hall at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Kirk, 31, the CEO of Turning Point USA, rose to prominence on YouTube and on X and became famous for his unapologetic and often boldly stated conservative opinions.

The father of two boasted millions of followers and billions of views for videos in which he would engage in fiery debates with students on college campuses.

“Charlie Kirk Hands Out Huge L’s at University of California San Diego” and “Charlie Kirk VS the Washington State Woke Mob” are the titles of the two most recent videos uploaded to his YouTube page.