Charlie Kirk was one of the leaders of the MAGA conservative movement. He was a very influential speaker and representative. He visited liberal colleges in the US and spoke about controversial topics. He represented the message of conservative America.
Almann said that Kirk was not a fan of Donald Trump in 2012. But in 2016, he changed his opinion and started supporting Trump. Kirk's organization, Turning Point, was very influential among young men.
Democrats have a problem communicating with young men. Kirk managed to reach them. In the 2016 elections, Kirk promised to bring a million young people to support Trump, but this did not happen. However, in 2020, he succeeded in mobilizing many supporters.
Kirk visited colleges and spoke about complex topics. His debates generated millions of views and listeners. Some believe that his voice and messages influenced Trump's victory.
Kirk brought issues out of the box. He compared the right to carry guns with driver's licenses. He said that the government should not guarantee security but find a balance between security and freedom. Kirk believed that freedom is more important.
Almann said that Kirk was able to show the frustration caused by excessive political correctness. Kirk's positions irritated others, but he believed in what he said.
Kirk's positions on Ukraine resembled Russian propaganda. He said that Russia's actions were a border dispute. He apologized on behalf of the American people to Russia.
Kirk had a good connection with Donald Trump's son, Donald Jr. Kirk supported JD Vance, who became a senator for Ohio and later the US vice president. Kirk hoped that Vance would one day become the US president.