Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a new warning to students after the New College of Florida announced that they are commissioning a statue of Charlie Kirk after his killing last week.

Why It Matters

The New College of Florida's decision intersects with national conversations about political memorials, campus free-speech protections and responses to political violence following Kirk's September 10 assassination while he spoke at Utah Valley University.

Kirk, 31, was a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and a face of MAGA for younger generations. Kirk utilized his social media platforms to engage with younger people and discuss topics related to the culture war, foreign policy, religion, and other conservative values.

The Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO was shot

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