Oklahoma state senators have introduced a bill requiring all state colleges to erect and protect statues honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The proposal came as President Donald Trump , Vice President JD Vance and other leading Republicans attended a memorial service at the 63,000 capacity State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona for the late 31-year-old podcaster and activist who was killed in Utah on September 10.

Why It Matters

The dramatic move by supporters of the late Trump-ally will spark fierce debate over free speech and institutional autonomy.

The proposal represents one of the most forceful legislative attempts yet to enshrine a political figure's legacy into public higher-education spaces.

White House flags were flown at half-staff on the day of Kir

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