Turning Point USA will move forward with its first campus event nearly two weeks after the assassination of its co-founder, Charlie Kirk. The event, part of the sold-out \u201cAmerican Comeback Tour,\u201d is scheduled for Monday evening at the University of Minnesota. It marks a significant moment for the conservative student organization as it gathers to honor Kirk\u2019s legacy and continue its mission.<\/p>\n
Conservative commentator Michael Knowles, who is set to headline the event, confirmed it will include a tribute to Kirk\u2019s life and work. \u201cThere will be an empty chair on stage,\u201d Knowles told Fox & Friends First<\/em>. \u201cI will give a tribute to Charlie, and then we will open up the floor to an open conversation.\u201d He emphasized that the spirit of debate and open dialogue would remain a cornerstone of the event, encouraging even opposing voices to speak.<\/p>\n The University of Minnesota has announced increased security measures for the gathering. Only preregistered attendees aged 18 and older with valid ID will be admitted. A separate \u201cProve Me Wrong\u201d session that was initially planned for noon was quietly canceled, although no explanation has been publicly provided.<\/p>\n University President Rebecca Cunningham addressed concerns about safety in a message to students and staff. \u201cViolence has no place at the University or in the communities where we live and work,\u201d she said. Cunningham also highlighted the efforts of the Department of Public Safety to ensure a secure environment for all attendees.<\/p>\n A candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol. This follows a large-scale memorial service in Arizona, where tens of thousands gathered. Former President Donald Trump and Kirk\u2019s widow, Erika, delivered emotional speeches. Meanwhile, the FBI\u2019s \u201cArctic Frost\u201d investigation is under renewed scrutiny after it was revealed that Turning Point USA was among 92 Republican-affiliated groups targeted, sparking debate over the agency\u2019s potential political bias.<\/p>\n WATCH:<\/p>\n