Forget about a Charlie Kirk statue at the U.S. Capitol, statues on college campuses are more fitting

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September 16, 2025

There is talk of a statue honoring Charlie Kirk at the U.S. Capitol, but that seems unlikely despite how appropriate it might be.

Listen to the college kids that Kirk spoke to every day, and you will see that a statue on college campuses makes far more sense, because the anger they will create only proves Kirk’s entire point.

A statue there would honor Kirk and show how depraved his enemies are as they attack a statue to free speech.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN

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