Ryan Walters calls for Turning Point USA chapter at every high school in Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters is declaring every high school in the state will have a Turning Point USA chapter in the wake of the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But it’s unclear what impact his declaration will have.

The conservative youth group is seeing a surge in popularity following the assassination of its founder.

In an announcement sent to parents, Walters said Oklahoma high schools need to get with the trend. Although a new chapter requires local student and faculty buy-in and action, Walters is declaring that all Oklahoma high schools — public, private, and even homeschool settings — must have a chapter.

“This is a battle for the future of the country,” Walters said in a Zoom interview in the hours following his declaration.