White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Join Nationwide “Free Speech” College Tour
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to appear on the nationwide “This is the Turning Point USA Tour,” alongside Erika Kirk, with the tour kicking off at George Washington University on April 2. Leavitt will serve as the first guest speaker, with Kirk continuing appearances at college campuses across the country, promoting conservative principles and discussions on free speech, according to VT.
The tour is designed to honor the legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on September 10 at the age of 31. The organization Turning Point USA emphasizes encouraging free expression and political engagement among students, and Erika Kirk has assumed a leading role following her husband’s death. Event organizers highlighted the tour as a way to continue Kirk’s mission: “Free speech is only free if we use our voice.”
Leavitt’s participation follows an Instagram post in which she reflected on personal priorities, listing actions people “will never regret,” such as praying, reading, forgiving, and spending time with loved ones. Her involvement in the tour has already drawn public attention and mixed reactions online, with some critics mocking the event, underscoring the ongoing debates around free speech, political expression, and campus activism.
