SPOKANE, Wash. — Charlie Kirk, the founder of conservative activist group Turning Point USA, has died, leaving student leaders across the nation grappling with the loss of a figure who built a large conservative youth movement.

Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA 13 years ago with the goal of creating a conservative movement of young activists. The organization has since exploded to become a large conservative youth activist movement that closely resonates with many students. The organization reports having 250,000 student members spread across thousands of high school and college campuses nationwide.

Student leaders at local chapters say they are still processing the news of Kirk's death.

"They looked up to him for being bold and, daring to share his idea. The man who decided to speak ou

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