Gary Bauer's End of Day Report

09-16-2026
Turning Point USA erected a statue of Charlie Kirk outside of their office to mark the first anniversary of his assassination. Almost immediately after being unveiled, the statue was vandalized. Red paint was sprayed on the statue, particularly around the neck and head, where the assassin’s bullet hit, mocking Charlie’s brutal murder. A memorial sign near the statue read, “May Charlie be received in the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving Savior.” That sign was also vandalized. A red X was spray-painted across the word “Jesus,” and “Satan” was spray-painted over it.