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New Charlie Kirk statue vandalized outside Turning Point USA headquarters just a day after unveiling
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- A statue of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was defaced with red paint, including on the face and neck, mirroring the location where Kirk was fatally shot a year ago.
- The Christian tribute sign at the statue's base was vandalized, with "Jesus" crossed out and replaced with "Satan," prompting condemnation from Kirk's widow and Turning Point USA leadership.
- Phoenix police are investigating the incident, with no arrests made yet, and Turning Point USA plans to clean and restore the statue while working to identify those responsible.
- The statue was unveiled on the first anniversary of Kirk's assassination, which remains under legal proceedings with the accused facing aggravated murder charges that could lead to the death penalty.
- Another statue of Kirk, previously displayed briefly at Utah Valley University, is expected to be relocated to Turning Point USA's headquarters for security reasons.
