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Turning Point USA

Turning Point USA

Conservative nonprofit

Appears in 3 stories · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

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University of Utah dismisses cases against College Republicans over Kirkiversary cake post

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As of September 2026: Founded by Kirk; holds memorial events after his death

A University of Utah sophomore brought a cake reading "Happy Kirkiversary" to a College Republicans table on Sept. 10 — the first anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. A club vice president photographed her, posted it to the social platform X (formerly Twitter), and the post drew 6.3 million views, triggering doxxing and death threats on both sides.

Updated Sep 18

Trump accounts launch: America's first universal child investment program

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As of July 2026: Matching $1,000 for employees' children

The program launched July 4, 2026, opening for contributions on America's 250th birthday. Treasury deposited $1,000 into 1.4 million eligible accounts, committing $1.4 billion in total; 6 million children are now enrolled.

Updated Jul 7

State governments partner with Turning Point USA for high school chapters

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As of May 2026: Expanding into public high schools via state partnerships

Nebraska became the sixth state to announce an official partnership with Turning Point USA to bring the conservative organization's Club America chapters to every public high school. Since founder Charlie Kirk's assassination in September 2025, Republican governors have lined up to formalize state support. Some have threatened disciplinary action against schools that resist.

Updated May 27