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Dec 11, 2025 
Andrew Colvett, a leader at Turning Point USA and former associate of Charlie Kirk, shares insights on navigating the conservative landscape post-Kirk's assassination. He discusses the challenges of unity within the movement amidst conspiracy theories, reflecting on Charlie's influence in bridging divides. Colvett highlights key issues like immigration and faith, emphasizing the need for a kinder conservatism and the ongoing impact of Charlie's legacy on the future of conservative politics.
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How Colvett Joined Charlie's Team
- Andrew Colvett met Charlie Kirk after working in PR and media and began producing The Charlie Kirk Show in 2019.
- He became a close confidant who handled daily logistics, texts, and crisis communications for years.
Turning Point Became A National Infrastructure
- Turning Point USA began as campus activism but grew into a multimedia, political, and faith infrastructure with national reach.
- That scale made Charlie an influential relational hub across conservative institutions.
Immediate Aftermath Of The Assassination
- Andrew describes the moments after Charlie was shot, his shock, and the flood of calls and texts that crashed his phone.
- He flew to Provo and soon hosted the show at Erica's insistence to keep Charlie's voice alive.