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Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization, is holding a summit in Tampa in July.
Turning Point USA is set to host a “Student Action Summit” in what they call one of the largest gatherings of conservative students in the country.
The group seeks to spread right-wing ideology to students.
The non-profit has been labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group.
It faced national attention after neo-Nazis appeared outside of the Student Action Summit in Tampa in 2022. They were not let into the summit.
This year’s event will be at the Tampa Convention Center, which drew criticism during a Tampa City Council Meeting Thursday.
Kriz Partridge wore a scarf reading “TPUSA? GTFO” and spoke speak during public comment.
“When we allow public venues to be used like this, it’s not neutral – it’s an endorsement,” Partridge said.
Partridge called on city council members to review the convention center’s booking process.
“There presence doesnt just reflect poorly on Tampa – it creates a climate of fear hostility and division in our schools, our neighborhood, and our city,” Partridge said.
Turning Point USA’s summit is scheduled for July 11th-13th.
Update 6/27/2025:
Below is a statement from the Tampa Convention Center:
“The Tampa Convention Center is a public facility that operates under laws requiring equal access and non-discrimination. Renting the facility should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the renter. As always, we are working with law enforcement to ensure a safe environment for all.”
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