Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense has denied a report claiming it would start a recruiting campaign to honor Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist. The report, initially shared by NBC, was refuted by a Pentagon spokesperson, who stated the claims were false.
Key Facts
- The Defense Department denied planning a recruiting drive related to Charlie Kirk.
- Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who was recently killed at a university event in Utah.
- NBC first reported the news, but the Pentagon quickly refuted it through a Fox News report.
- The report suggested the military might work with Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA.
- Turning Point USA is credited with aiding U.S. President Donald Trump's election win.
- The Pentagon's Press Secretary called the NBC report "100 percent wrong."
- Some Pentagon officials reportedly resisted the alleged recruitment plan.
- Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's wife, will take over leadership of Turning Point USA.
