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This story was updated at 1:26 p.m. on Oct. 1 to correct the spelling of the word brought.

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Turning Point USA announced it will visit OU as part of its “The Turning Point Tour” following the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk.

Turning Point USA will visit OU on Oct. 16, according to a Monday post on social platform X. Speakers will be announced at a later date. 

Popular conservative figures Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) among others are already set to speak during the tour, which will make stops at 11 universities from late September to November.

Kirk was fatally shot Sept. 10 during an appearance at Utah Valley University as part of his “The American Comeback Tour.”

Kirk was scheduled to speak at OU as part of his tour later in the fall, according to a Monday press release from Rep. Tom Cole.

Kalib Magana, OU Turning Point USA president, told OU Daily on Monday the organization would not comment about the event until more information is available.

In an email to OU Daily Tuesday, OU Marketing and Communications wrote the university will implement necessary security measures for the event.

"The safety and security of our campus community is our highest priority, and we continuously review and implement measures to protect everyone who attends our events," an OU spokesperson wrote. 

In April, OU Turning Point USA brought conservative political activist Riley Gaines to campus to speak about transgender women in sports.

Turning Point USA is a national organization that advocates for conservative politics on high school and university campuses. OU’s visit will be the first stop of the tour after Kirk’s birthday Oct. 14.

An Oklahoma lawmaker filed three pieces of legislation Wednesday following Kirk’s death, including a resolution honoring Kirk’s legacy, a bill declaring Oct. 14 as “Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day” and a bill requiring public universities to develop a memorial plaza for the conservative activist.

This story was edited by Anusha Fathepure. Mary Ann Livingood copy edited this story.

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