Turning Point USA Sees Rapid Growth in Texas University After Charlie Kirk's Assassination
The conservative organization, founded by Charlie Kirk, has witnessed an unprecedented surge in membership following the assassination of its founder. In North Texas, a field representative reported that almost 100 new members joined the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter at the University of Texas at Tyler after Kirk's death.
Paige Rasmussen, who covers the "Lone Star territory" for TPUSA, stated that the growth is unprecedented and has not slowed down. She attributes this surge to the organization's mission to promote conservative values and faith among students. The group's events and debates on culture war issues such as gender ideology, racial divisions, and Christian and American values have resonated with many young people.
The chapter at UT-Tyler initially struggled to find a faculty advisor due to its overtly conservative nature. However, after Kirk's death, the organization received overwhelming support, and the chapter eventually found an advisor. The group noticed significant growth in their membership numbers, from around 10 people to over 120 overnight, primarily through social media.
Paige Rasmussen, who oversees the UT-Tyler chapter, expects further growth as a revival sweeps the country, inspiring young people to stand up for what they believe in. She attributes this surge to a renewed sense of conviction among students and people in general to be courageous about their values and beliefs.
The conservative organization, founded by Charlie Kirk, has witnessed an unprecedented surge in membership following the assassination of its founder. In North Texas, a field representative reported that almost 100 new members joined the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter at the University of Texas at Tyler after Kirk's death.
Paige Rasmussen, who covers the "Lone Star territory" for TPUSA, stated that the growth is unprecedented and has not slowed down. She attributes this surge to the organization's mission to promote conservative values and faith among students. The group's events and debates on culture war issues such as gender ideology, racial divisions, and Christian and American values have resonated with many young people.
The chapter at UT-Tyler initially struggled to find a faculty advisor due to its overtly conservative nature. However, after Kirk's death, the organization received overwhelming support, and the chapter eventually found an advisor. The group noticed significant growth in their membership numbers, from around 10 people to over 120 overnight, primarily through social media.
Paige Rasmussen, who oversees the UT-Tyler chapter, expects further growth as a revival sweeps the country, inspiring young people to stand up for what they believe in. She attributes this surge to a renewed sense of conviction among students and people in general to be courageous about their values and beliefs.
. It's just another group trying to sway young minds with its conservative agenda. They say Charlie Kirk's assassination was a turning point, but is it really? Is it just more people jumping on the bandwagon because they're scared of being ostracized for their views? I'm not convinced that all these new members are truly passionate about conservative values or even know what they stand for 
. It's just a bunch of young folks trying to fit in, if you ask me 
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it's amazing how Charlie Kirk's assassination can spark such growth & enthusiasm for Turning Point USA at UT-Tyler!!! 
the fact that almost 100 new members joined in one day is mind-blowing! 
i think it's incredible that Paige Rasmussen & her team are using social media to spread their message & reach more people 
. it's clear that the chapter has found its footing after initially struggling to find a faculty advisor 
. this surge is definitely not slowing down anytime soon!!! 
It's like, we need leaders, but also we need followers who can pick up where they left off. And I'm not saying this is necessarily a bad thing, 'cause sometimes it means people are feeling really strongly about something. But at the same time, it's crazy how quickly things can shift. Maybe we should be grateful for these passionate groups, and try to understand where they're coming from? 
The world's a complex place, and there's always gonna be someone or some group who's got a different take...
. Don't get me wrong, freedom of speech and expressing opinions is a good thing, but 100 new members joining a TPUSA chapter in one night feels kinda... manufactured 
. I mean, what really drew those people to the group? Was it genuinely about conservative values or was it more like "oh no Charlie Kirk died, let's join a bunch of like-minded people"? 
The fact that they had trouble finding an advisor initially because their views were seen as too extreme doesn't exactly fill me with confidence 
. It just feels like TPUSA is getting a weird boost from the other side, you know?
. A guy gets assassinated and suddenly everyone who's been sitting on the fence is like "oh, I gotta join TPUSA now"? 
. And what's with the sudden "revival" everyone's talking about? Is that just a euphemism for "TPUSA is taking over"? 
I'm actually thinking of joining their UT-Tyler chapter too 
I mean, who doesn't want to be part of a community that's all about spreading conservative values and faith? 
it's like, so refreshing after all the drama on campus 
and I gotta say, Paige Rasmussen sounds like an amazing rep