Erika Kirk And Brilyn Hollyhand: Future Leaders Of Young Conservatives

Yes, that seems like a large undertaking and grandiose statement.

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It was just a handful of days ago when Charlie Kirk was gunned down in front of the entire world.

A shocking and grotesque display of the one thing America has become known for around the world.

Violence.

This led to a fantastic amount of online criticism, haters, and supporters, remembering Kirk or, in some awful cases, celebrating his death.

What is wrong with our nation?

When did it become OK to celebrate the death of anyone?

Let’s get back to what happens now.

Kirk started a movement, and there is no doubt about that. His Turning Point USA had become massive.

He connected with young people across this country in a way that no conservative in my lifetime has ever connected.

With such a strong following, everyone seems to be asking who will replace him?

Of course, his powerful wife Erika has been chosen as the new leader of Turning Point USA.

However, another name is also being tossed out, in a multitude of publications, as the next Charlie Kirk or the “heir apparent”.

This particular person was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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A product of Tuscaloosa Academy and now a student at Auburn University.

President Trump spoke of Brilyn Hollyhand during the memorial service for Charlie Kirk on Sunday.

He talked about the time that Charlie appeared on a fourth grader's podcast, and that fourth grader was local student, Brilyn Hollyhand.

It may be considered a heavy burden to replace someone like Kirk, but Tuscaloosa’s own Hollihan doesn’t seem all that shaken by the high expectations.

In fact, Brilyn posted a message on social media about President Trump and the story he told about a certain fourth grader and his podcast.

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