Maryland woman says TPUSA high school event raised 'serious concerns,' says Child Protective Services notified

A Turning Point USA group faced controversy at a Maryland high school event, including a community member reporting it to Child Protective Services.

A woman identified as "Nancy" speaks at a Maryland school board meeting. (Calvert County, Maryland)

The student clarified that CCCA is affiliated with TPUSA but is its own 501(c)(3) organization and is not part of the state's public school system.

Nancy spoke next, raising her issues with the TPUSA event. 

"While community building opportunities for students are important, this event raises serious concerns related to student safety, parental rights, and governance oversight," the woman stated, claiming that parents and legal guardians were not permitted to attend the event.

"Excluding parents and guardians from a student-focused event creates a lack of transparency and undermines established best practices for youth safety," she continued, going on to say that such events should be subject to supervision and background checks.

"Students are widely recognized as vulnerable population, they are in critical developmental stages, and especially susceptible to influence," she added.

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"All Board of Education members in this room are mandated reporters under state law, as I am. Based on the circumstances surrounding this event, a report was made to Child Protective Services," the woman added as she concluded her remarks.

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest event in Phoenix, Arizona on December 18, 2025. (Jamie Vera/Fox News)

Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an outdoor event on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. The gathering marked the first stop on TPUSA’s planned "American Comeback Tour," and at first, nothing appeared out of the ordinary.

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The charismatic TPUSA founder rose to prominence through his signature political debates on college campuses. Moments before the fatal shot, he sat beneath a white tent emblazoned with the slogan "Prove Me Wrong," fielding open-mic questions from thousands in attendance.

Fox News' Amanda Macias contributed to this report.

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