Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Free Speech

Martyr refers to “someone who suffers persecution and death for advocating, renouncing, or refusing to renounce or advocate, a religious belief or other cause as demanded by an external party.” By this definition, it makes TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk a martyr for free speech and protecting children from irreversible harm. Charlie Kirk, at the young age of 31, was tragically murdered by a gunshot wound through the carotid artery, leaving his wife and two young children behind. It is a dark day in America when someone is murdered simply because of what they believe in. Charlie was (and still is) well-known for making visits to college campuses where he engaged students in firm yet civil conversations on a wide variety of controversial topics.

Charlie’s death will undoubtedly have an impact on the cultural landscape, and we hope it is one that encourages open debate and respect for those who disagree. The fact that his death is being celebrated by so many people with differing political beliefs is chilling and deeply worrisome. Calling everyone far-right Nazis simply for wanting to protect children can lead to serious harm, and it is something we have dealt with every single day since the day our organization was founded. Charlie’s work was built on the very principles we stand for: making change requires building bridges and finding common ground with people who don’t think the same way you do. 

Many recent mass-shooting and mass-casualty events share one disturbing common thread: the mentally ill, radicalized trans agenda. The Denver shooting, for example, was carried out by Lilly Whitworth, who had multiple deranged manifestos filled with “schizophrenic rants, and mentions of serial killers, politicians, and entertainers including the Columbine shooters and President Trump.” The Minneapolis church massacre on August 27, 2025, saw a trans-identified man, Robin Westman (born Robert Westman), open fire at Annunciation Catholic Church and School as children attended morning Mass. Two kids, aged 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 others, including fourteen children aged 6 to 15, were wounded. Vile messages painted on his guns, along with a manifesto mixing Russian and English, exposed the twisted ideology behind the attack.

Just as Whitworth’s manifestos revealed a dangerous ideological spiral, the shooter’s partner also showed clear radicalization. He was immersed in Furry culture, which aligned with the disturbing messages printed on the weapon used to kill Charlie Kirk. A report by Andy Ngo revealed that Governor Spencer Cox told the Wall Street Journal in a piece published on Saturday: “It’s very clear to us and to the investigators that this was a person who was deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology.” Kirk himself was in the middle of answering a question about trans shooters when he was shot in the neck on September 10. The trans partner’s social media revealed interests in “sissy fetishism” and radical communism. The shooter’s trans partner openly disparaged Christians and believed he was in danger because of Donald Trump’s executive orders, many of which Gays Against Groomers supported and even had the opportunity to attend.

While GLAAD seized the moment to push their agenda and accuse Charlie of being hateful and bigoted, the truth is the opposite. Gays Against Groomers had the privilege of collaborating with TPUSA, and we always felt welcome. Attendees were kind, polite, and genuinely supportive. People listened to us. Not once did we ever feel hated. Charlie never harbored hate in his heart. He shared space with everyone and encouraged dialogue. Gays Against Groomers exists in large part because TPUSA opened doors for us and welcomed us into their events. For that, we will always be grateful. He hosted us at his convention every year, providing us a booth and helping us reach thousands. He platformed us when no one else would. He was always kind and welcoming, making sure our message was heard. In 2022, we attended AmericaFest, the largest TPUSA convention, where we printed and distributed our own newspapers outlining our concerns with gender ideology and child safeguarding. For an organization silenced and banned from platforms, we saw it as our American duty to exercise freedom of the press when others sought to take away our freedom of speech.

The newspapers were a huge hit. Within three days, we distributed 4,000 copies. The positive feedback inspired us to create the news outlet our supporters know and love today. From there, we launched RADAR in 2023, followed by publishing books and upgrading our AmericaFest booth in 2024, where we distributed copies of the books our team created. None of this would have been possible without Charlie Kirk and TPUSA.

This year, when we collaborated with TPUSA in Tennessee, we met members who treated us like family. They were passionate, kind, and deeply respectful, holding Charlie in the highest regard. We have no doubt that they will continue his legacy of protecting children. There is no higher calling than answering that mission. May Charlie Kirk’s memory and moral example continue to light the way as we carry the torch to save the most vulnerable among us. Our hearts and prayers are with Charlie Kirk’s family.

Charlie Kirk may have been murdered, but his voice has not been silenced. He remains a martyr for free speech, for truth, and for the protection of children. America is hurting right now. Violence and death toward political opposition must end. Using violence to silence opposition is abhorrent, disgusting, and downright evil. Charlie was an ally of Gays Against Groomers and will be missed, not only by us, but by millions, if not billions, worldwide.

May he rest in peace.

References

Tyler O'Neil. [@Tyler2ONeil]. 🚨REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY It's not enough for the Southern Poverty Law Center to condemn the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. X. https://x.com/Tyler2ONeil/status/1966283996985434397 

Fox News. Colorado trans teen who plotted mass school shooting in violent 'schizophrenic' manifesto sentenced to 6 years. https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-trans-teen-who-plotted-mass-school-shooting-violent-schizophrenic-manifesto-sentenced-years?msockid=042f21b9b1a061f722533414b0de606d 

Ngo, A. The Assassination of Charlie Kirk. Ngo Comment. https://www.ngocomment.com/p/the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk 

Ngo, A. Unmasking 'Luna': Charlie Kirk Assassin Suspect's Alleged Lover Is Confirmed to Be Trans. Ngo Comment. https://www.ngocomment.com/p/unmasking-luna-charlie-kirk-assassin 

Cole, C. [@ChoooCole]. I want you to read this statement @glaad put out so you all understand that it isn’t just a fringe group on the left that is justifying the murder of Charlie Kirk. X. https://x.com/ChoooCole/status/1966269862130631084 

Gays Against Groomers. [@againstgrmrs]. Charlie Kirk was a great man who openly welcomed us into the movement. Not only did we have booths at AmFest every year, but we were celebrated and embraced there. X. https://x.com/againstgrmrs/status/1966516603123548357 

Gays Against Groomers RADAR. Trans Maniac Guns Down Children in Minneapolis Church Massacre. https://www.radar.gaysagainstgroomers.com/post/trans-maniac-guns-down-children-in-minneapolis-church-massacre 

MSN. FBI releases images of person of interest amid manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fbi-releases-images-of-person-of-interest-amid-manhunt-for-charlie-kirks-killer/ar-AA1MkHUF 

lancelott3. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/u/lancelott3/s/NaoZqNDCFK 

Instagram. Tyler Robinson's roommate/bf, Lance Twigg, is a pronoun changing furry who's Reddit account included posts to r/DIYtrans, r/4tran4. https://www.instagram.com/p/DOj0y2SDiv6/?img_index=8&igsh=bTgzaDBlYTUxaWN5