In a heartfelt tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, young men across various schools donned suits, a gesture that echoed the profound impact Kirk had on them.
This act of respect was reported by Outkick founder Clay Travis and businessman Kyle Matthews, both of whom have sons who participated in this tribute.
According to Western Journal, Kirk was tragically assassinated during a question-and-answer session at a TPUSA event held at Utah Valley University.
Travis, a Nashville resident, shared on social media, "My two oldest sons wore coats & ties to school today something they normally hate to do today in honor of Charlie Kirk. The entire school is doing it. Im not sure most people realize, even yet, how much he connected with young boys & young men & how crushed these kids are."
Matthews, a real estate developer also based in Nashville, echoed Travis's sentiments. He shared his son's decision to wear a suit to school, a decision that was mirrored by the entire student body. Matthews noted, "What I found remarkable was they wore a coat and tie not because the school forced them to, or recommended it, but the student body decided to on their own, out of respect for [Charlie Kirk]."
Matthews admitted his limited knowledge of Kirk, but acknowledged the significant influence Kirk had on young American men. He speculated that the motive behind Kirk's assassination was to silence him, but ironically, the tragic event has only amplified Kirk's influence, creating, as Matthews put it, "1,000X more Charlie Kirks."
The tribute to Kirk may be a localized event at the school attended by Travis' and Matthews' sons, or it could be part of a broader social media trend. Regardless, the gesture underscores the significant impact Kirk had on young people, particularly young men.
A survey conducted by Tufts last November revealed a shift in political leanings among young men aged 18 to 29, with 56 percent voting for President Donald Trump, a stark contrast to the 56 percent who voted for Joe Biden in 2020. This shift in support, which saw Trump's popularity among young voters increase by 10 percent, played a crucial role in the election outcome.
On "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," Travis discussed Kirk's assassination and its impact on young conservatives. He shared a message from a parent whose son, a conservative political activist, was devastated by Kirk's death. Travis, visibly moved, offered advice to the young man, emphasizing the need for resilience in the face of adversity.
Travis said, "You have to be tougher than you think you are. You have to be braver than you think you are. And you are both, and so are all of us." He acknowledged the difficulty of dealing with such a sudden loss, especially for young people who may not have experienced such a tragedy before.
In his concluding remarks, Travis urged young people not to be silenced by those who seek to suppress their voices. He said, "You cannot let people who want to silence you win, ever. Thats what they want. You have to stand up stronger than youve ever been before all of us do."
This sentiment, a reflection of Kirk's own beliefs, serves as a powerful reminder of the legacy he leaves behind.
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