October 15, 2025
High School Student Inspired by Charlie Kirk Starts Turning Point USA Chapter
High Schooler Moved by Charlie Kirk’s Message Launches Turning Point USA Chapter to Empower Her Generation When 17-year-old Ella Smiley first heard Charlie Kirk speak, she says something clicked. It wasn’t about politics or party lines, but about purpose — about realizing that her voice, even as a high school student, could make a difference. Today, that realization has grown into action, as Ella has officially started a Turning Point USA chapter at her Wisconsin high school, hoping to bring students together to talk openly about leadership, freedom, and civic values. Her mother, Melissa Smiley, shared the story with Fox












