Ben Shapiro didn’t mince words when asked about the future of Charlie Kirk’s legacy. Speaking with Fox News’ Peter Doocy just hours before the massive Arizona memorial, the Daily Wire editor emeritus made it clear: Charlie Kirk’s influence isn’t fading—it’s only getting stronger.

“I think Charlie’s legacy in death will be the same as it was in life, but significantly, significantly larger,” Shapiro said. He emphasized what many of us already knew—Charlie wasn’t just about talking points; he was about engaging with people, opening minds, and convincing them that the conservative and Biblical way of thinking wasn’t just correct—it was the truth.

Shapiro highlighted Kirk’s gift as a coalition builder behind the scenes, pointing out how Charlie had the rare ability to unite different factions of the movement. Proof? Even Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—now serving as Health and Human Services Secretary—credited Kirk with bringing him into the coalition that helped propel President Donald Trump back into the White House in 2024. That’s called influence.

Of course, the topic of safety came up, especially after someone was arrested just a day before the memorial. Shapiro nailed it when he said: “It feels safe, but that’s part of the problem with the country now. What feels safe?” He reminded everyone that Charlie spent countless hours on college campuses, surrounded by security, yet still wasn’t safe. And that says a lot about the dangerous political climate we’re living in—a climate fueled by the Left’s intolerance of opposing voices.

But here’s the truth: Charlie Kirk’s mission didn’t end with his death. If anything, it’s only been magnified. His voice echoes louder, his message resonates deeper, and his legacy will keep shaping America for generations.

Charlie Kirk lived for truth, for faith, and for freedom. And thanks to leaders like Shapiro reminding America of that mission, Charlie’s work will outlive every critic who ever tried to silence him.