New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative voice among young Americans, built his path to becoming a close ally of Donald Trump through early activism, strategic growth of his organizations, and alignment with Trump's populist agenda.

From a teenage campus organizer to a national influencer, Kirk played a central role in shaping Republican outreach to young voters before his fatal shooting at Utah Valley University.

Kirk's interest in politics began in his teenage years in the Chicago suburbs. While still in high school, he volunteered for the successful Senate campaign of Illinois Republican Mark Kirk (no relation) and actively voiced concerns over perceived liberal bias in textbooks. After a brief stint at Harper Co...