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Illinois State University

Public university in Normal, Illinois

Fact-Checks

5 results

Oct 27, 2025

What are the consequences for TPUSA staff involved in the table jump?

Illinois State University removed and then fired graduate teaching assistant Derek Lopez after he flipped a Turning Point USA table twice and tore down flyers; he was arrested and charged with , and t...

Nov 9, 2025

Have there been any notable incidents of Turning Point USA events being disrupted or protested?

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) events have repeatedly drawn protests and disruptions across U.S. college campuses and public venues; documented incidents range from peaceful counter-rallies and cancellatio...

Oct 30, 2025

What documented incidents show Turning Point USA organizers disrupting campus events or speaker engagements?

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is repeatedly tied in reporting to campus controversies that include both protests directed at its presence and incidents in which its events or tabling drew confrontation; d...

Jan 31, 2026

What documented examples exist of TPUSA staging campus confrontations, and how have universities responded?

has both been accused in internal-guidance and watchdog reporting of deliberately provoking and filming campus confrontations as part of a social-media playbook, and has been the focal point of multip...

Oct 29, 2025

Which universities or venues have cancelled Charlie Kirk's speaking engagements and why?

Universities and public venues reported no widely documented cancellations of scheduled Charlie Kirk speaking engagements in the reporting provided; instead, the notable institutional actions were , a...