Riordan McClain

Husband, Father, and currently serving as State Representative for Ohio's 87th House District.

[Turning Point USA @TPUSA]

September 10, 2025, changed America’s history forever.

One year ago, our founder, our leader, and our friend, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated while doing what he had devoted his life to: standing before young Americans and challenging them to think, to speak, and to have the courage to stand for what they believe.

There are no words that can adequately describe what this past year has been like.

We have had to learn how to carry on without the person who was at the center of everything we do. We have celebrated milestones that Charlie should have been here to celebrate. We have stood on stages where his voice should have been heard. We have watched his children grow without their father there to see it. And we have felt the weight of his absence in ways that never seem to get easier.

For the people who knew and loved Charlie, September 10 will never simply be an anniversary. It is the day our lives were changed forever.

Today, our hearts are especially with Erika, Charlie’s children, the Kirk family, and the countless people who loved him. No organization, movement, or mission can replace what was taken from them. We will never forget the unimaginable loss they continue to carry.

But we also remember Charlie for how he lived.

Charlie’s faith was at the center of who he was. He believed deeply in God and trusted that his life was guided by a meaningful purpose. Charlie’s faith in Christ was his armor, which no assassin could overcome. He believed in life everlasting, and it was this unshakable faith that gave him a courage that was impossible to miss. He was willing to walk into difficult rooms, have uncomfortable conversations, and stand firmly for what he believed because he wanted others to know the hope and truth he had in Jesus. Charlie died a martyr for Christ.

Charlie believed America was worth fighting for, that young people could change the course of a nation, and that speech would only remain free if exercised. Always leading by example, he was fearless in the pursuit of truth—no matter the cost. No one taught this generation how to fight the good fight better than Charlie Kirk.

Turning Point shares those beliefs and will never abandon them. Charlie never gave up, and neither will we. Turning Point will continue to grow and meet milestones that Charlie dreamed of.

Today, we are not focused on the chapter numbers, the headlines, or the accomplishments. Today, we remember an incredible patriot, a husband, a father, and a man whose faith gave him the courage to spend his life serving a purpose he believed was bigger than himself.

We miss him.
We grieve him.
And we will never forget him.

One year later, Turning Point remains committed to carrying forward the work Charlie began.

For Charlie. Always.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

One year ago, we tragically lost a fearless patriot. A champion for freedom and for our country.

Charlie Kirk changed the course of American history. His courage, conviction, and love of country will never be forgotten. ❤️

"Well done, good and faithful servant"

[1776 Live @250YearsAgoLive]

Continental Congress HAS SIGNED A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE! 

The UNITED STATES are OFFICIALLY INDEPENDENT from BRITAIN.

LIBERTY BELLS ring out throughout Philadelphia; the streets ERUPT IN ECSTASY.

[Riordan McClain @RiordanMcClain]

Happy Independence Day America!

Small town America is alive and well after 250 years. We love our family, our community, and our country.

In God we trust.

Dependency is not in our blood as Americans. We provide for our family, community, and country.

Do all that you can to overcome the challenges of your day, live the American dream, and pass it down to your children. This nation has done that for 250 years and will for 250+ more.

[Ohio House GOP @OHRGOPCaucus]

PASSED: Four property tax initiatives championed by House Republicans are on their way to Governor DeWine for his signature—the final step before becoming law. Ohioans asked, we answered with more than $2.4 billion in savings! 🏠🇺🇸

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

Thank you for today America.

The mission continues to serve you for the next 250 years.

#Army250

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

[Riordan McClain @RiordanMcClain]

Live a life worthy of their sacrifice. God Bless our fallen heroes. We Remember.

[Jocko Willink @jockowillink]

Remember.

[Riordan McClain @RiordanMcClain]

Great!

[Dave Yost @DaveYostOH]

BREAKING: The Supreme Court of Ohio has paused the ruling of the 10th District Court of Appeals striking down the SAFE Act pending our appeal.

That means the SAFE Act protecting minors from irreversible sex-change treatments remains the law of Ohio.

[Riordan McClain @RiordanMcClain]

Great!

[Fox News @FoxNews]

PepsiCo to remove artificial ingredients from popular food items by end of 2025 https://t.co/AEh9GDtbUf

[Riordan McClain @RiordanMcClain]

This was a special moment at our Marion event last night. The impact of Apoorva's medical care may be rivaling Vivek's vision for our future. Both are appreciated!

[Vivek Ramaswamy @VivekGRamaswamy]

So proud of my wife Apoorva. When I mentioned her in Marion County tonight, one of her patients in the audience raised his hand & talked about how she saved him. And then another man in the back stood up and said the same. Then so did someone else whose family member Apoorva had treated. Very grateful for the true hero of our family. ❤️ 🙏🏾

[Brad Wilcox @BradWilcoxIFS]

Happy that Musk loves kids.

Unhappy that he doesn't realize how much marriage matters for them.

[USA Hockey @usahockey]

THAT'S AMERICAN HOCKEY. 🇺🇸🦅 #4Nations

[Riordan McClain @RiordanMcClain]

What a culmination from the efforts of so many. I'm proud to have been part of the fight with @JennnnaPowell and others in Ohio since 2019. As a father to daughters, the restoration of Title IX is greatly appreciated. Thank you @realDonaldTrump.

[President Donald J. Trump @POTUS]

"From now on, women's sports will be only for WOMEN." –President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

[TreVeyon Henderson @TreVeyonH4]

You are worthy Jesus! 🙏🏽
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.”
Psalms 34:1, 3

[Bernie Moreno @berniemoreno]

Congratulations to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth!

[David J Harris Jr @DavidJHarrisJr]

After Trump gave his victory speech, this began to ring out….
(They were all at the right rally!) 🙏🏽🔥🙌🏽

[JD Vance @JDVance]

THANK YOU!

To my beautiful wife for making it possible to do this.

To President Donald J. Trump, for giving me such an opportunity to serve our country at this level.

And to the American people, for their trust. I will never stop fighting for ALL of you.

[Robert F. Kennedy Jr @RobertKennedyJr]

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump on your historic victory. Let’s bring the country together and Make America Healthy Again!