Gen Z commentator Chandler Crump told Newsmax that the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk has created a resurgence in conservative activism nationwide.
Crump told National Report on Friday that a flood of requests for new Turning Point USA chapters, “signifies that we are going to see a very strong conservative resurgence and an explosion in the amount of chapters.”
Crump said the number of new chapter requests shows people who value conservatism and conservative political policies want to advance the work of Charlie Kirk, 31.
“There's, I think, somewhere between 30,000 to 40,000 new chapter requests. And even if you say, only half of those are going to (develop), that is still 20,000 brand new Turning Point chapters on college campuses, in high schools, in areas all across the country."
Crump said the level of involvement should be heartening for all conservatives.
“This shows you that this movement is not going to die with Charlie Kirk,” he said.
Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, being named the new CEO of Turning Point means the organization’s work will not just continue, but expand, said Crump.
"We all know she's a very powerful, very intelligent, and very outspoken woman."
He said Erika Kirk and the Turning Point organization leadership team will “fight and make this change happen.”
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a campus event in Utah last week. His alleged assailant is behind bars and faces the death penalty if convicted.
A public memorial for Charlie Kirk will take place Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Registration is required through Turning Point’s website. A massive crowd is expected. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced they will attend the event.
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