MAGA movement will bid farewell to Charlie Kirk with a hometown funeral in Arizona

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A wreath laid by mourners is seen outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria on Sept. 11 following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA was a close ally of President Trump and seen as one of the most prominent young leaders within the MAGA movement. Supporters will also hear from Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who on Thursday was named the new CEO of Turning Point. At the time of his death, Kirk had amassed a following of millions online and hosted the popular podcast and radio program, The Charlie Kirk Show. Charlie Kirk’s young followers confront grief, shock and questions about their future Kirk’s death has forced his legions of young conservative followers to confront the question of how to sustain the movement that he built.