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Turning Point USA is a conservative group that advocates for limited government and free markets. It was founded on June 5, 2012 by Charlie Kirk, and targets high school and college campuses.

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Turning Point USA
stated on March 27, 2021 in a video posted on Instagram:

HR 1 “gives the federal government the power to establish their own committees” to take over the redistricting process.

By Louis Jacobson • April 2, 2021
Turning Point USA
stated on March 25, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak "has banned the use of an anti-malaria drug that might help cure coronavirus.”

By Daniel Funke • March 27, 2020
Turning Point USA
stated on July 1, 2019 in a Facebook post:

"San Francisco has spent $72.5 million this fiscal year cleaning up human waste and drug paraphernalia" and "there are more drug users on their public needle program than high school graduates."

By Daniel Funke • July 16, 2019
Turning Point USA
stated on March 11, 2019 in a post on Facebook:

Says Michelle Obama "had a staff of 23" while Melania Trump "has a staff of 4."

By Louis Jacobson • March 12, 2019
Turning Point USA
stated on December 8, 2016 in a Facebook post:

Says U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi said, "Employers cutting hours is a good thing. It then gives that person time to pursue their dreams and passions."

By Joshua Gillin • December 12, 2016

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