Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and firebrand, developed an enormous following, particularly among young people, for his brash, unapologetic positions on social issues.

The investigation continues into the circumstances of his killing on Wednesday at a Utah campus event, including who the shooter was and what their motivations were.

But his death has reignited a debate about political violence and polarization in this country.

While many politicians have expressed remorse and condemnation for the killing, social media has been riven with factional debates. Some on the left have celebrated and joked about his death. Some on the right have blamed Democrats or liberals and have vowed revenge.

But how did Charlie Kirk, at such a young age, amass so much political influe

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