2,279 videos 1,365,173,983 views US Joined Aug 30, 2018
Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, the largest and fastest growing conservative youth activist organization in the country with over 250,000 student members, over 150 full-time staff, and a presence on over 2,000 high school and college campuses nationwide. Charlie is also the Chairman of Students for Trump, which aims to activate one million new college voters on campuses in battleground states in the lead up to the 2020 presidential election. His social media reaches over 100 million people per month and according to Axios, he is one of the "top 10 most engaged" Twitter handles in the world. He is also the host of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” which regularly ranks among the top news shows on Apple podcast charts.
Charlie Kirk Chronicles Donald Trump's Cultural Triumph at UFC and Madison Square Garden
Charlie Kirk examines Donald Trump's triumphant return to Madison Square Garden for UFC 309, where he was greeted with thunderous applause alongside Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert Kennedy Jr. Kirk argues this moment represents far more than a political victory, it signals a complete cultural realignment. From NFL players performing the "Trump dance" to UFC champion Jon Jones dedicating his belt to the president-elect, Kirk contends that Trump has fundamentally transformed what is considered acceptable and desirable in American culture, leaving Democrats without comparable cultural influence.
Trump's Victorious Return to Madison Square Garden
Donald Trump returned to Madison Square Garden to claim what Charlie Kirk describes as rightfully his. Trump attended UFC 309, hosted by Dana White, accompanied by what Kirk calls his "Avengers Squad"—Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, and Bobby Kennedy. Kirk emphasizes that this squad is positioned to help take back America, with his organization ready to support them every step of the way.
Kirk presents footage of Trump entering the arena like a conquering general returning to the Coliseum, having vanquished his enemies to roaring applause. The entrance featured a campaign video repurposed by Dana White, shown at UFC 309 as Trump made his triumphant entry.
The Cultural Realignment Under Trump
Kirk emphasizes the cultural realignment happening in America, asking his audience to consider what would have been unthinkable a decade ago: in 2014, no Republican candidate or president-elect would have entered a UFC event to roaring applause. Kirk argues that Trump has completely remade the Republican Party, and this transformation extends far beyond winning the popular vote.
The celebration continued beyond UFC into NFL Sunday, where the "Trump dance" went viral. From Jon Jones to Brock Bowers, players throughout the NFL performed what Kirk describes as the YMCA dance. Kirk finds it hilarious that Trump has not only realigned the Republican Party but has also realigned the YMCA dance itself.
A Full-Scale Cultural Reorientation
Kirk argues this represents more than just a political victory—it's a full-scale reorientation of American culture. He describes it as a complete reconfiguration of how society views what is acceptable, cool, and desirable. According to Kirk, the Democrat Party has embraced what they always have been: scolds, hall monitors, politically correct police officers, and self-involved, self-righteous elitists.
Kirk poses a challenge to his audience: is there a single person in the Democrat Party who could enter a UFC fight and receive the kind of reaction Trump received? He invites responses via email but argues that even Bernie Sanders or AOC would not receive such a welcome. While some might argue UFC is conservative, Kirk contends it's simply men and women coming to watch a fight—a cross-section of America, not a political rally.
The Democrat Party's Risky Strategy
According to Kirk, the Democrat Party embraced a very risky political strategy based on purity tests. If you're not 100% on board with every one of their issues, you're out of the club and will be purged. Kirk argues that many of the people who have been purged are now joining Trump's cabinet, ready to retake America.
The Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight and Trump's Presence
Kirk references the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight, noting uncertainty about whether it was a genuine fight or performance theater, suggesting Paul may have let Tyson off easy. However, the main point Kirk makes is about Trump's entrance to claim what is his.
Kirk emphasizes these were people who bought tickets to watch a fight, not knowing Trump would be there. While Trump teased his appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, it wasn't confirmed until close to the event. Trump appeared with Kid Rock, Dana White, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, and Tulsi Gabbard, completely remaking the culture.
Kirk marvels at how the opposition did everything they could to make Trump seem uncool, toxic, and poisonous, but this actually made him more liked. The more they attacked Trump and the more he fought back, the more interesting he became.
Democrats' Cultural Deficit
Kirk challenges Democrats to identify what cultural institution they're latching onto right now. He asks what popular institution that non-political people consume excites Democrats as they try to rebuild their party base. Kirk argues this is a cultural shift where it's not just cool but actually uncool to be a left-winger, and this is devastating to them.
The Trump Dance Phenomenon
Kirk points to the Trump dance appearing across NFL Sunday football as representing everything about this cultural shift. He contrasts this with four years ago when NFL dances involved taking the knee for George Floyd, and players had to apologize for having a Trump hat in their locker in 2015.
Kirk credits his audience for never giving up, calling it a testament to their will. They outlasted and outworked the opposition, and the left has essentially given up, letting everything through the floodgates. Now nobody cares about supporting Trump—in fact, it's met with celebration and applause.
Nick Bosa took a fine just to express his support for Trump, saying it was worth it, and then performed the Trump dance with other players of all different races and backgrounds—Hispanic, Black, and White. Kirk emphasizes that it doesn't matter because they're all doing the Trump dance.
What Trump Symbolizes
According to Kirk, Trump is a symbol of cultural realignment, standing against political correctness and for free speech. Trump symbolizes sticking it to the establishment and demonstrates that even when you're down and the odds are against you, you can keep fighting.
Kirk highlights Jake Paul's post-fight comments about America being in an era of truth and good, with a shift in the world where good and truth are rising. Paul expressed honor at being part of America and declared "we're back."
Kirk argues that Trump is a symbol of the value of calling it like it is. After eight years, more people realized Trump was right about the border, foreign policy, war, and political correctness. The left overplayed their hand by trying to censor thoughts.
Jon Jones' Championship Moment
Kirk showcases UFC champion Jon Jones, who gave his belt to Donald Trump in what Kirk describes as an awesome moment. Jones first acknowledged Jesus Christ, stating he couldn't take credit for his gift and owed it all to him. He wanted millions of people watching worldwide to know that Jesus loves them.
Jones then thanked President Donald Trump for being there, which sparked cheers and "USA" chants. Jones declared himself proud to be a great American champion and a Christian American champion. Kirk notes that hundreds of millions of people around the planet watch these fights when counting all the clips and views.
Comments
Be the first to comment on this video.