A year after his death, conservative students struggle to fill void left by Kirk0

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• September 10, 2026

Kirk made a name for himself by hosting debates on college campuses where he would spar with people who opposed his views. His popularity on campuses and online made him a rising star in the Republican Party, and President Donald Trump credited Kirk with helping getting young men to vote for him in the last