Karoline Leavitt Credits Charlie Kirk for Trump's 2024 Victory and Her Career

Remembering Charlie Kirk

• 🕯️ The speaker, Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, is speaking at an event mourning the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
• 💖 She describes Kirk as a legendary American, a friend, and a man of faith, whose presence and spirit were palpable.

Kirk's Impact on Trump's Victory

• 🚀 Leavitt credits Charlie Kirk with heroically turning the political tide among young people, which helped usher in President Trump's historic victory on November 5th, 2024.
• 📈 Kirk's tireless work, through the Turning Point organization he built from scratch, and his role in the MAGA movement, were instrumental in this success.
• 💪 The restoration of American greatness, happening at the White House, is attributed in large part to the blood, sweat, and tears Charlie poured into the movement over 13 years.

Kirk's Support for Young Conservatives

• 🌱 Charlie Kirk fundamentally believed in the potential of young, patriotic Americans and inspired millions to engage in the political arena for conservative values.
• 🤝 Leavitt shared her personal experience, stating that Kirk and Turning Point Action endorsed her campaign for Congress at 23 years old when others in Washington did not take her seriously.
• 💰 Kirk and his team provided crucial support, including donations and introductions to major donors, helping her secure victory.
• 📢 He also provided a platform by welcoming her to speak at the Student Action Summit, raising national awareness and connecting her with young voters.

Kirk's Vision and Legacy

• 🌟 Charlie Kirk championed outsiders and truth-tellers with new ideas who challenged the status quo, similar to President Trump, whom he deeply admired.
• 💬 Leavitt shared that President Trump also deeply loved and admired Charlie Kirk.
• ✉️ As a testament to their relationship, Kirk was one of the first to sincerely congratulate Leavitt when she was appointed White House Press Secretary, a text she cherishes.