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PHOTOS: Turning Point USA founder, conservative activist Charlie Kirk comes to USC

Amidst rain and crowds, USC students, faculty and others gathered on Greene Street to see conservative activist and political commentator Charlie Kirk. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, set up a microphone and invited attendees to debate him on issues such as abortion, immigration and other topics.

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk greets fans at his American Comeback Tour speaking event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk came to USC to host an open debate forum as part of a larger tour of various college campuses.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk greets fans at his American Comeback Tour speaking event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk came to USC to host an open debate forum as part of a larger tour of various college campuses.
A student speaks into the microphone at the American Comeback debate event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Attendees at the event were invited to debate Turning Point USA founder and political commentator Charlie Kirk.
A student speaks into the microphone at the American Comeback debate event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Attendees at the event were invited to debate Turning Point USA founder and political commentator Charlie Kirk.
A group of attendees of Charlie Kirk's American Comeback Tour stand behind a barrier on Greene Street before the event begins on April 7, 2025. Attendees showed up to hear Kirk debate others in an open mic platform.
A group of attendees of Charlie Kirk's American Comeback Tour stand behind a barrier on Greene Street before the event begins on April 7, 2025. Attendees showed up to hear Kirk debate others in an open mic platform.
A student wears a red "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" while waiting for Charlie Kirk to show up at a speaking event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk also gave out free MAGA hats to attendees.
A student wears a red "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" while waiting for Charlie Kirk to show up at a speaking event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk also gave out free MAGA hats to attendees.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk speaks into a microphone during the American Comeback debate event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. The event was part of Kirk's larger tour of various college campuses.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk speaks into a microphone during the American Comeback debate event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. The event was part of Kirk's larger tour of various college campuses.
A line of "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" hats and a megaphone sit on a table at a speaking event put on by Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. The event allowed attendees to debate Kirk on various political issues.
A line of "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" hats and a megaphone sit on a table at a speaking event put on by Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. The event allowed attendees to debate Kirk on various political issues.
Attendees at the American Comeback Tour listen attentively during a debate between Charlie Kirk and another debater on April 7, 2025. Kirk, who founded the conservative advocacy, is currently touring various college campuses as part of a debate forum.
Attendees at the American Comeback Tour listen attentively during a debate between Charlie Kirk and another debater on April 7, 2025. Kirk, who founded the conservative advocacy, is currently touring various college campuses as part of a debate forum.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk gives a thumbs up during his American Comeback Tour debate event on Greene Stree on Apr. 7, 2025. Kirk debated students and other attendees on issues ranging from abortion to immigration.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk gives a thumbs up during his American Comeback Tour debate event on Greene Stree on Apr. 7, 2025. Kirk debated students and other attendees on issues ranging from abortion to immigration.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk stares down the camera during the American Comeback Tour event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk, a conservative political activist, hosted a speaking event where attendees were allowed to debate Kirk in an open debate forum.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk stares down the camera during the American Comeback Tour event on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk, a conservative political activist, hosted a speaking event where attendees were allowed to debate Kirk in an open debate forum.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk speaks into a microphone while attendees listen at the American Comeback Tour speaking even on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk, a conservative political commentator, debates various students in attendance on issues like abortion and immigration.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk speaks into a microphone while attendees listen at the American Comeback Tour speaking even on Greene Street on April 7, 2025. Kirk, a conservative political commentator, debates various students in attendance on issues like abortion and immigration.