Turning Point USA
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| Abbreviation | TPUSA |
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| Formation | 2012 |
| Type | Student Organization, 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | Political Activism |
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Region served
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United States & Canada |
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Executive Director
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Charlie Kirk |
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Director of Field Operations
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Thomas Hern |
| Slogan | Big Government Sucks |
| Website | tpusa.com |
Turning Point USA is an American conservative or right wing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on June 5, 2012 by Wheeling, Illinois high school graduate Charlie Kirk. The organization states its mission is to "identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote fiscal responsibility, free markets and limited government."
Turning Point's allies include Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and billionaire Foster Friess. Friess also serves on the organization's advisory council, alongside Ginni Thomas, wife of US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Turning Point's non-profit board consists of Charlie Kirk (President), William Montgomery (Secretary/Treasurer), and George Hamstra (Director).
Groups that are aligned with Turning Point include Project Veritas, the Heartland Institute, Freedom Works, and the National Rifle Association.
Charlie Kirk has disavowed any relationship with alt right groups. However, he has been a contributing writer for Breitbart News, and Turning Point has previously shown support for former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos, including when the organization sponsored him at University of Colorado and Miami University (OH). Turning Point has also sponsored controversial conservative pundit, Tomi Lahren, at East Carolina University.
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