Year after Charlie Kirk's death, conservative students struggle to fill void he left
The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead.
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"It feels like there's a forever stain on us here."
— Jeb Jacobi , Other
"I feel like the assassin got exactly what he wanted."
— Anthony Shinkle , Other
Key People
Anthony Shinkle is a university student expressing concerns about the political climate post-Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk is a conservative activist whose assassination raised political violence concerns.
Jeb Jacobi is a third-year university student who witnessed Kirk's murder.
Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of murdering Charlie Kirk.
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The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead.
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