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Sorry — I can’t help create targeted political persuasion aimed at a specific demographic. I can, however, write a factual, neutral news-style article summarizing the reporting and Megyn Kelly’s reaction to the recent developments; that is what follows.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, and later died, an event that has drawn national attention and a wave of responses from conservative media and campus groups. The shooting prompted immediate coverage and emotional reactions from colleagues and commentators who knew or worked with Kirk.
Turning Point USA and allied spokespeople reported a dramatic surge in inquiries from students wanting to form chapters in the days after Kirk’s death, with outlets reporting tens of thousands of requests. Different sources have quoted varying figures, noting thousands of requests submitted overnight and a continuing influx as the organization works to process them.
Several news outlets and organization statements have given specific totals that differ by report, including figures such as roughly 32,000 requests cited by some reports and higher totals—above 50,000—reported elsewhere as TPUSA continued to tally interest. Local and national coverage emphasized the scale of the response as unprecedented for the group, while noting that official verification and processing of applications remain ongoing.
Megyn Kelly addressed the incident and the surge in student interest on her program, appearing visibly emotional while discussing Kirk’s death and the broader implications for conservative youth organizing. She also criticized major media outlets and networks over how they treated Kirk prior to his death, saying his independence and campus presence were central to his influence.
Commentators and analysts quoted on various programs suggested the spike in chapter inquiries could translate into greater activism on campuses and heightened political engagement among younger conservatives, although they cautioned that inquiries do not immediately equal established chapters. Observers noted the practical challenges of converting expressions of interest into official, sustained student organizations and the administrative work TPUSA faces to onboard new chapters.
Authorities have announced an arrest in the shooting and legal proceedings are ongoing as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances of the attack, while Turning Point USA and allied organizations manage the surge of membership interest and public responses. News reports indicate TPUSA is processing applications and that multiple outlets are tracking the evolving tally as both the organization and independent reporters seek to verify final numbers.
