New Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters

The Guardian World Sunday 13 September 2026, 20:51 UTC By Keely Aouga 1 min read

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The 8ft statue, installed in Phoenix last week to mark one year since Kirk’s killing, was found painted redA newly unveiled statue of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The statue was found with red spray-paint. A nearby poster memorial in front of the statue was vandalized with red paint as well.

The 8ft statue, installed in Phoenix last week to mark one year since Kirk’s killing, was found painted red

A newly unveiled statue of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

The statue was found with red spray-paint. A nearby poster memorial in front of the statue was vandalized with red paint as well.

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