Vivek Ramaswamy addressed thousands at Turning Point USA's event at Montana State University on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Gianforte hailed Kirk for being self-educated, noting that the conservative activist was not a college graduate.
"He disciplined himself to learn economics, history, philosophy, theology. He read what the great minds had written. He studied the Bible, and then he challenged what he learned against the thoughts of others who disagreed with him in respectful debate," Gianforte said.
CHARLIE KIRK’S DEATH GALVANIZES BLUE STATE STUDENT TO STOP 'HIDING' HER FAITH, POLITICAL BELIEFS
TPUSA launched its "This is the Turning Point" tour in the days after Kirk's assassination. So far, the tour has visited Utah, Montana and other states.
A crowd at Montana State University is seen holding signs honoring Charlie Kirk on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (Greg Gianforte/X)
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Kirk's memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Arizona was headlined by political heavyweights, religious leaders and conservative media figures.
Trump credited Kirk for galvanizing young Republican voters, helping him secure the presidency in 2024.
Fox News' Rachel Del Guidice contributed to this report.
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