First Utah event since Kirk’s murder with greater security in the state of Utah

Almost three weeks after the murder of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA returned to Utah for a stop on his campus tour “This is the turning point.” Fox News Digital visited Utah State University for the event and spoke with the attendees.

Attendees began to align as soon as the 3 PM for the 6:30 pm event. Security increased significantly compared to the previous events, including officers and personnel parked in each corner, snipers placed in multiple fabrics, drone surveillance overload, K9 units, metal detectors, bag controls and a strict policy of non -re -entry once inside the place.

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The governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, the representative of Arizona, Andy Biggs, former congressman Jason Chaffetz and Alex Clark participate in a Turning Point USA event at Utah State University on September 30, 2025. It was the first TPUSA event in UTAH since the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10. (Alec Thornock for Fox News Digital)

“There is a lot of fear at this time due to the amount of violence, but I think more about us need to stand up,” said Utah state student Gavin.

“I think a few weeks ago, as we can see, there was not so much security and simply walking towards the place, the drones flying, everything, made the atmosphere feel more surreal almost, just looking back to what happened a couple of weeks ago,” said Jackson, a native of Utah.

I really wanted to come and see Charlie Kirk, but when I come here, I feel it is a way to show that my support for him and what he did for all of us, “said Utah State Nick student.

Utah’s native, Cammie said: “I hope we can all get better educated and that we can find ways to discuss whether we agree or disagree. But honestly, I hope everyone can take home the fact that hatred is not the answer, violence is not an answer, and that can only be peacemakers.”

“I think there is more danger,” said Jax, a student in the state of Utah.

Madison, also a student, shared: “It’s a bit heavier, but I’m not going to hide. I’m going to go back and no, you already know. I still have to put my voice out there. I’m still going out, show my beliefs.”

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“I want there to be a lot of inspiration that comes from this event to influence people to defend what they believe, defend their faith and defend the same mission that Charlie Kirk was and preached with civil discourse and civil conversation,” Gavin added.

A “suspicious device” was detonated by the police in the law in UTAH State University On Tuesday afternoon before the first Turning Point USA event in the state since Charlie Kirk was killed. A device was located and considered a non -explosive device. As a precaution, the pump squad detonated the suspicious device. The old main building is now clear and safe. All scheduled events can be resumed as normal, “said the university statement.

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Fox News Digital spoke with the attendees at the Turning Point USA event in Utah State (Fox News Digital)

Adam you know, Garrett Tenney and Claudia Cowan of Fox News contributed to this report