The death of ultraconservative activist Charlie Kirk a year ago has created a power vacuum within the Maga right, according to a Guardian report. Immediately after Kirk was shot and killed, his organisation, Turning Point USA, announced that his widow, Erika Kirk, would take over as CEO.
However, conspiracy theories reportedly pushed by Kirk's former allies and proteges have affected both Turning Point USA and Erika Kirk. Questions remain regarding Erika Kirk's ability to maintain the organisation's influence and her plans for its future.
Guardian reporter J Oliver Conroy spent months investigating Charlie Kirk's legacy, speaking to individuals within Turning Point USA and the wider Maga movement who view Kirk as a martyr.