The Ben Shapiro Show

How Charlie Kirk Transformed America.

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Sep 13, 2025
Charlie Kirk, Founder of Turning Point USA and advocate for conservative values, discusses his journey in transforming American political engagement. He highlights innovative tactics that fueled grassroots mobilization for Trump, revolutionizing voter outreach. The conversation dives into the origins and impact of Turning Point USA on youth conservatism. Kirk also addresses critical issues like education, cultural debates, and the emerging detransitioner movement, advocating for deeper scrutiny of gender-affirming care.
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ANECDOTE

How TPUSA Built A Voter Operation

  • Charlie Kirk recounts Turning Point volunteering to help Trump's campaign after others doubted his general election chances.
  • They hired 1,500 full-time staff in battleground states to fill grassroots gaps and boost turnout.
INSIGHT

Changing The Electorate Not Just Persuading

  • Kirk's hypothesis was to reshape the electorate by turning low-propensity Trump supporters into voters.
  • Dominating early voting and converting name recognition into ballots proved decisive in key states.
ADVICE

Turn Support Into Ballots

  • Focus on converting supporters into actual voters rather than only persuading undecideds.
  • Invest in early-voting outreach and chase ballots during the 30-day early period.
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