CaliToday (08/11/2025): Nearly two months after the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the fallout continues to shape both grassroots activism and federal policy. Across the nation, young conservative groups are mobilizing to ensure Kirk's message endures, while the U.S. Department of State confirms it is intensifying its review of foreign nationals who "promoted violence" following the September attack.
Kirk, the 32-year-old founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University, sending a shockwave through the American political landscape.
Now, that shock has galvanized his followers. TPUSA chapters on college campuses, far from being intimidated, have reported a surge in interest and activity. The organization has launched a new initiative, "Live the Legacy," aimed at amplifying Kirk's core themes of free speech, free markets, and American exceptionalism.
"Charlie's assassination was a violent attempt to silence a movement," said a TPUSA student leader from Arizona. "Instead, it has become our ultimate rallying cry. We are more organized, more vocal, and more determined than ever to continue his work."
This renewed effort is visible in a series of new campus debates, voter registration drives, and "Culture War" workshops planned nationwide through the end of the year, all framed as a tribute to their fallen founder.
In parallel, the Trump administration is continuing its hardline response to the incident. Building on its October decision to revoke the visas of six individuals who publicly mocked Kirk's death, the State Department is now engaged in a broader, ongoing review.
A department spokesperson confirmed on Friday that its consular and security divisions are actively identifying and scrutinizing the visas of any foreign national currently in the U.S. who was found to be "celebrating, encouraging, or promoting violence" online in connection with the assassination.
"The State Department, under the direction of President Trump and Secretary Rubio, maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any foreign visitor who advocates for violence against Americans," the spokesperson stated. "A visa is a privilege, not a right, and we will not permit those who celebrate the murder of a U.S. citizen to enjoy that privilege."
This ongoing review is seen by observers as a key component of the administration's "America First" security doctrine, reinforcing the message that entry to the United States is conditional on respect for its laws and values.