CHARLIE Kirk makes a shocking posthumous appearance in a brand new documentary released just over a week after his assassination.
The late conservative activist was seen holding a secret meeting with Kanye West and Candace Owens about culture and politics in 2018.
Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens speaking to Kanye West in a meeting held in 2018[/caption]
Rapper Kanye West meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on October 11, 2018[/caption]
Charlie Kirk speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, moments before he was shot and killed[/caption]
Kirk’s surprising appearance in the new documentary In Whose Name? comes after he was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10.
The explosive documentary, shot mostly on iPhone by first-time filmmaker Nico Ballesteros, closely followed Ye, now 48, across six years as the rapper’s career spiraled into conspiracies and controversy.
In the midst of West’s fall from grace, he met up with the founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit, and Owens, who was working as the organization’s communications director at the time.
Kirk mostly sat quietly in his brief appearance as Owens and West spoke passionately about their experience being Black public figures, the doc showed.
In Whose Name? was released on September 19, just nine days after Kirk was shot in the neck with a single bullet during the first stop on his tour for Turning Point USA.
Ballesteros, 26, told the New York Post, “It’s unfortunate, and may they rest in peace, but there are people in the film who are no longer here with us.”
Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of murdering Kirk and could face the death penalty if convicted of the assassination.
Officials believe Kirk’s killing was a politically motivated assassination as Robinson was the only leftist member of a Republican family that supported President Donald Trump.
YE’S WORRIES
West appeared to be worried about political violence in the documentary, which cut 3,000 hours of footage into 106 minutes.
At one point during the film, West visited Trump at the White House in 2018 and was worried about his safety after wearing a Make America Great Again Hat.
On the way to the Capitol, West insisted on entering the way that a foreign dignitary would in a phone call to Trump’s then-adviser, Jared Kushner.
“I’m not going to step outside,” he told Kushner on the phone.
“I’m not going to put my life in danger. I put my life in danger by wearing the [Maga] hat, and I need to be loved and respected as such.”
He continued, “If I get killed wearing the hat in front of the White House, you’re not gonna win any midterms.”
Charlie Kirk’s rise to hero of the youth MAGA movement
CHARLIE Kirk transformed conservative youth activism from a marginal movement into a powerful force before his assassination on a college campus at 31.
Kirk was an American conservative political activist, author, and media personality who rose to prominence as the co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
He launched the organization in 2012 when he was just 18 years old, with the goal of promoting conservative principles to high school and college students and became a significant figure in American politics by building a massive grassroots network, framing himself as a “culture warrior.”
The rise of Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA’s mission was to counter what Kirk and his allies saw as liberal dominance on American college campuses.
It quickly grew to prominence through his use of provocative activism and viral social media campaigns.
They created watchlists of professors pushing leftist propaganda and organized events to debate students on controversial topics.
The strategy helped them gain a significant following and financial backing from wealthy conservative donors.
Kirk’s ability to connect with a new generation of conservatives was one of his most notable impacts.
He cultivated a style of political engagement that was heavily reliant on social media, podcasts, and confrontational public appearances.
His organization’s events, such as the annual Student Action Summit, drew thousands of young attendees and featured prominent conservative speakers, creating a new kind of political ecosystem for young people who felt alienated from traditional conservative groups.
A key ally of Donald Trump
Kirk also became a staunch supporter and ally of President Donald Trump.
He was the youngest speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention and served as an aide to Donald Trump Jr. during the presidential campaign.
This relationship solidified his position within the Republican Party’s “MAGA” (Make America Great Again) wing, and his organization became an integral part of Trump’s political apparatus.
Through his popular podcast, “The Charlie Kirk Show,” and his frequent appearances on conservative media, Kirk was a powerful voice in the pro-Trump movement.
He often framed political issues as a “spiritual battle” between good and evil and championed a pugnacious, populist form of conservatism.
His influence was so significant that after Trump’s 2024 victory, Kirk was credited with helping to mobilize younger voters for the campaign.
Influence on culture and social issues
Beyond traditional politics, Kirk’s influence extended deeply into social and cultural issues.
He was a vocal opponent of “woke” ideology, particularly in education and media.
He promoted traditional values, often encouraging young women to prioritize becoming homemakers and mothers over professional careers.
Kirk also openly criticized programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
He was also a major proponent of Christian nationalism, arguing that there is no true separation of church and state in the United States.
The Turning Point Empire
Kirk’s activism led to the expansion of the Turning Point brand into a larger political and media empire.
He launched Turning Point Action, a political advocacy group focused on voter mobilization, and Turning Point Faith, aimed at engaging evangelical Christian communities in conservative politics.
These affiliated organizations allowed him to broaden his reach and influence beyond college campuses, into a more mainstream political force.
West then yelled, “Listen! Finish listening to me and hear me!”
Later in the documentary, Ye appears to regret getting involved in politics so publicly.
The legendary musician went on to say he made the decision to step back from politics and focus on creative choices.
He said it created “too much noise” for his family and community.
Ye was also shown arguing with his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, ahead of their divorce in 2022.
Less than two years later, West announced his own presidential campaign.
In Whose Name? premiered in select theatres on Friday.
Kanye West and Donald Trump speaking with the press outside Trump Tower in New York City on December 13, 2016[/caption]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West at the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week on March 1, 2020[/caption]
