PHOENIX (AP) — Turning Point USA is holding its annual youth conference in Phoenix, where conservative influencers have clashed and the women have drawn inspiration from Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who now leads the political movement that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House.
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Attendees stand during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Attendees stand during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Erika Kirk speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Erika Kirk speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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A worker moves a microphone used by Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on the day he was fatally shot during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
A worker moves a microphone used by Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on the day he was fatally shot during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Michael Knowles speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Michael Knowles speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Attendees stand during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Attendees stand during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Attendees ride an escalator into the main hall during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Attendees ride an escalator into the main hall during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Attendees sit during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Attendees sit during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Ben Shapiro walks on stage before speaking during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Ben Shapiro walks on stage before speaking during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Attendees sit on the floor during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Attendees sit on the floor during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Tucker Carlson speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Tucker Carlson speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Students wave a flag reading “Socialism SUCKS” during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Students wave a flag reading “Socialism SUCKS” during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Russell Brand speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Russell Brand speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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A right-wing podcaster speaks with attendees during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
A right-wing podcaster speaks with attendees during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Attendees pray during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Attendees pray during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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Attendees sit and rest during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Attendees sit and rest during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
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