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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named a debate trophy after Charlie Kirk to honor the recently slain CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).

"We have worked hard to make Florida the national model for civics education," DeSantis said .

"The Florida Civics and Debate Initiative reflects our commitment to fostering students’ appreciation for America’s founding principles. The champion of the next FCDI state championship will take home the Charlie Kirk prize, renamed in honor of a young man who embodied the principles of patriotism, civil discourse, and open debate.

"The generous scholarship awards for the winner and other top competitors will be a great memorial to Kirk’s legacy."

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