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Turning Point USA Used AI to Fake Charlie Kirk Endorsing Wife's Leadership

PBD Podcast · SpaceX IPO, Epstein Shocker & Austin Metcalf vs Karmelo Anthony’s Parents | PBD #817 · June 12, 2026
Turning Point USA Used AI to Fake Charlie Kirk Endorsing Wife's Leadership
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SpaceX IPO, Epstein Shocker & Austin Metcalf vs Karmelo Anthony’s Parents | PBD #817
"I appoint my wife to run Turning Point USA if something happens to me. Erica would do a great job."
Turning Point USA admitted to using AI-generated audio of founder Charlie Kirk to support claims that he wanted his wife Erica to lead the organization after his death. The fabricated clip was included in promotional material for the HER Summit. After being caught, TPUSA staff claimed they were 'trolling the trolls,' but the controversy fueled existing criticism about the organization's direction and credibility.
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