Post Charlie Kirk Sent to Glenn Beck When He Was 17 Reminds Me of My Son

Sam J. | 1:35 PM on September 11, 2025

As many of you know, my 18-year-old son is a fairly outspoken young conservative, much like Charlie Kirk was. I think a lot of that comes from the fact that he has been watching and listening to Charlie for a long time, not because I told him to, but because he wanted to. Charlie was another young man who challenged the ideas my son has been questioning, and he didn't back down when debating with those who disagreed.

Or who even hated him.

Not-so-Mini-FOO 2 was very sad to hear about Charlie's death, but something good did come out of it. As I wrote on X ...

My son is 18.
He loved listening to Charlie Kirk.
He was heartbroken to hear of Charlie’s death.
But there was one thing I have to share that I know Charlie would love …
One of my son’s closest friends is a Leftist who has said some crazy stuff in general. My conservative son has tried reasoning with him, debating him, but keeping his cool no matter what stupid thing his friend said. Today after the horrible news broke, his friend finally saw the reality of his own party, and they had the best conversation they’ve ever had.
When he told me this I cried again because even in death, Charlie is helping young people figure things out.

I had written about this before I saw a post from a very young Charlie to Glenn Beck; he was actually a year younger than my son when he posted this:

A post that shows how long Charlie Kirk has been at it in conservative politics.

Tweeting at Glenn Beck back in 2011.

Today, Beck broke down on the @megynkelly show when the news came out that Charlie had died. pic.twitter.com/aI4CokwX2Q
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) September 11, 2025