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1:10	Report by| Ines Pohl
2:24	Erika Kirk | Widow of Charlie 
2:54 	Donald Trump | US President

(( info: What made Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative organization Turning Point, so appealing to young Americans? His stance on free speech and faith struck a chord with many, positioning him as a beacon of hope especially for young conservatives seeking representation. In the wake of his tragic death, what implications does this hold for the current landscape in the U.S.? Will it ignite further violence, or could it serve as a moment for reflection and unity? DW’s Ines Pohl traveled to Phoenix, Arizona. Here’s her report.))

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Ever since Charlie Kirk was shot, the headquarters of his political organization “Turning Point” has become a pilgrimage site. Flowers, handwritten notes, and balloons reflect the admiration Kirk receives, especially from young conservative Americans. What made him so popular?
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Vox1:
He was a vigorous fighter for freedom of speech and faith and they wanted to silence him for it, so, we keep the good fight.
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Vox2:
I can speak as somebody who just went through undergrad and lawschool, and I can tell you that for conservative kids at school in the United States it has been really tough, lot of times you feel like you can’t stand up and say the things that you want to say and Charlie was never afraid to do that.
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Vox3: 
Charlie Kirk was so vocal about God and how he changed his life and how he can help everyone in every situation, and he helped all of us to be bold about our beliefs and faith. 
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**PTC, Ines Pohl:** 
We talked to people from literally all over the United States, from Pernnsylvania, Missouri even from upstate New York who came here to Arizona to honor Charlie Kirk. Kirk was the co-founder of the organisation turning point, the Headquarter is right behind me and a co worker of this organization just told me that up 70000 new chapter requests were pouring in since Charlie Kirk was murdered.
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Tens of thousands got up in the middle of the night to secure a spot at Kirk’s memorial service, held in an Arena in Phoenix Arizona. Prominent religious and political figures attended the eight hour long event.  And evangelicals were here too - a crucial voting bloc for the Republicans. What would the main message be? Would it be a moment of forgiveness or revenge?
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Vox4:
What should be today's message? I think - praise the Lord and follow Charlies original intent.
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Vox5: This is the time we just all need to come together to create more peace to be able to be open minded.
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Vox6: Violence is never the answer.
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Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, had some words of compassion. 
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+++SOT Erika Kirk, Widow of Charlie Kirk+++
“My husband, Charlie. He wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life." I forgive him.” 
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President Trump offered a different view ….
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+++SOT Donald Trump+++
I hate my opponent and I don't want the best for them. I'm sorry. I am sorry, Erika.
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… But didn’t get a lot of applause for his remarks.

The tone of the funeral of Charlie Kirk marked a sharp contrast to the rhetoric of the White House.
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Vox7
Unfortunately we have the worst of us representing us in the media but this country is a country of peaceful loving people yes we have guns, yes we have violance we don’t want that of course but I don’tthink this is the start of a new violence wave, I actually think its the start of a new wave of peace and collaboration and hopefully working with our fellow Americans and the rest of the world.END
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and hopefully working with our fellow Americans and the rest of the world