Charlie Kirk held strong conservative and populist views, especially aligned with the MAGA movement and Republican politics. His political positions included:
- He viewed the Republican Party as having shifted from traditional conservatism under Reagan to a Trump-remade populist party. He urged the GOP to listen to grassroots voters to avoid becoming stunted and muted.
- Kirk was a Christian nationalist, opposing the separation of church and state, believing a Christian population was essential for liberty and advocating evangelical dominance in key societal areas. He declared the U.S. a Christian state and wanted it to remain so.
- He believed Western civilization, rooted in biblical values, was superior to other cultures.
- Kirk rejected the concept of white privilege as a "racist idea," opposed critical race theory, and supported "replacement theory," asserting Democratic policies aimed to diminish white demographics. He had controversial views on race and opposed affirmative action.
- He was a strong gun rights advocate, accepting some gun deaths as a cost worth paying to maintain Second Amendment rights.
- Kirk held traditional Christian conservative views on gender and sexuality, opposing LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriage, and criticized gay and transgender rights.
- He expressed strong anti-abortion views.
- He was critical of the Civil Rights Act and figures like Martin Luther King Jr., advocating a colorblind society and opposing equity and diversity efforts.
- Kirk expressed pro-Israel views but also faced accusations of antisemitism tied to conspiracy theories about Jewish influence.
- He labeled Islam as a threat, criticizing Islamic values and associating some Muslim politicians with radicalism.
- Kirk championed free speech and conservative activism among young people, founding Turning Point USA to promote conservative values on campuses. His rhetoric often stirred controversy and polarization.
Overall, Kirk's views were marked by a blend of populist conservatism, Christian nationalism, cultural traditionalism, racial conservatism, and vigorous political activism focused on mobilizing young conservatives.