In this WarRoom episode, hosted by Steve Bannon on September 11, 2025, guests Andrew Kolvet and Tyler Bowyer pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). The conversation blends raw grief with reflections on Kirk’s legacy, emphasizing his role as a “happy warrior” who built TPUSA from his parents’ garage at age 18 into a powerhouse influencing American politics and youth culture.

Bannon and the guests discuss Kirk’s untimely death during a campus event, portraying it as martyrdom for free speech amid constant threats.

They highlight his unwavering positivity, loyalty to allies like Donald Trump, and focus on mentoring young people, particularly men adrift in society. Kirk’s impact on the 2024 election is underscored: TPUSA’s ballot-chasing and ground game efforts in key states like Arizona and Pennsylvania helped secure Trump’s victory, mobilizing low-propensity voters and shifting youth demographics toward conservatism by double digits.

Faith emerges as central—Kirk professed the Gospel in his final moments, prioritizing spiritual revival, family formation, and God’s design over political wins. Guests stress TPUSA’s institutional durability, designed to outlive Kirk, with calls to channel anger into activism.

President Trump’s posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom award is celebrated as recognition of Kirk’s generational influence.

The dialogue urges continued action: building on Kirk’s vision for a faith-centered, patriotic youth movement to win future elections in 2026 and 2028. Amid 9/11 commemorations, Kirk’s loss is likened to a “third tower” falling, symbolizing a blow to America, yet inspiring resilience. Overall, the tribute portrays Kirk as a revolutionary figure whose decency, humor, and drive packed a century’s worth of life into 31 years, leaving an indelible mark on conservatism.

TURNING POINT EULOGY FOR CHARLIE KIRK: Every One Of Us At Turning Point Is Crushed By The Hateful Murder Of Our Founder, Charlie Kirk

Pt.1:

TYLER BOWYER: The Anger You Feel Right Now Must Turn Into Activism. That’s What Charlie Would Want. Every Day He Woke Up Asking, “What Are We Building Next?”

Pt.2:

ANDREW KOLVET: Yesterday Was A Nightmare None Of Us Ever Wanted To Live Through. It’s Still Raw. But Charlie Would Tell Us To Toughen Up, Keep Pushing, And Fight On

Pt.3:

DAVE BRAT: Charlie’s No. 1: "Courage For My Faith.” His Calling: To Fight Evil And Proclaim The Truth. He Lived That On Every Campus He Visited, Reminding Us That Education Is The Battleground, And Faith Is The Weapon

Steve Bannon and Dave Brat honor Charlie Kirk, portraying his assassination as a historic tragedy akin to those of JFK and Martin Luther King Jr. Brat, as Bannon’s resident philosopher-theologian, emphasizes Kirk’s enduring message: prioritizing courage rooted in faith to fight evil and proclaim truth. They highlight Kirk’s genius in targeting young men with a deep spiritual yearning, walking toward ideological “fire” on anti-Christian college campuses to counter moral relativism and leftist propaganda. Brat critiques the weakness of modern churches and K-12 education, which bans God and Christian morality while imposing minority views like transgender ideology. He argues America’s greatness stems solely from Judeo-Christian traditions, producing human rights language absent in other faiths, and calls for a revival: demanding Christian teachings in curricula, defunding anti-universities, and subsidizing groups like Turning Point USA. Bannon reinforces Kirk’s bravery amid threats, noting his focus on education as a battleground against anti-Western tenets. They urge channeling grief into activism, praising spontaneous vigils and Kirk’s lessons from electoral setbacks to secure President Trump’s 2024 victory. Overall, the conversation frames Kirk as a martyr inspiring a spiritual and national resurgence.

JACK POSOBIEC: We Have To Find The Suspect, Motive, And Conditions That Allowed This Tragedy To Happen. There Are Too Many Questions

Steve Bannon and Jack Posobiec discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, focusing on the ongoing investigation and Kirk’s profound legacy. Posobiec, drawing from his reporting, speculates the suspect fits a profile of young, trans, anti-Christian radicals, similar to recent shooters like Thomas Crooks. He questions how the assassin, armed with a non-collapsible hunting rifle, infiltrated and escaped a secure Utah Valley University rooftop, noting local socialist groups and the need for swift answers. Bannon describes Kirk’s execution as a national crisis, comparing his impact at age 31 to Revolutionary War figures like Hamilton and Jefferson, who were similarly young during 1776. They praise Kirk’s courage in facing constant threats from Antifa and others, yet persisting in public engagements. Posobiec shares intimate details: Kirk’s daily Bible verses in their group text, studied deeply, making him a true Christian martyr who lived his faith publicly. Bannon credits Kirk’s Turning Point USA for President Trump’s 2024 win, through innovative ballot-chasing learned from 2022 losses like Kari Lake’s. They underscore Kirk’s focus on spiritually adrift young men, prioritizing the building of institutions over personal gain. The talk ends with Posobiec preparing to host the Charlie Kirk Show in tribute, urging audiences to follow humanevents.com for updates.