On 10 September 2025, the young conservative activist was killed during a rally in Utah. The incident shocked the United States and sparked a debate on freedom of expression, political violence and the gradual deterioration of academic discourse

The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.

The year following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk saw an intense free speech debate unfold across the nation.