If the crowd that packed Tuesday’s celebration for Charlie Kirk’s 32nd birthday is any indication, Sunday’s United for Liberty event in Somerset, WI promises to be just as electric. Hosted by Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin and Turning Point USA, this free rally will feature live music, food trucks, family fun, and a candlelight vigil for Kirk. Wisconsin Faith and Freedom will host a table at the event, and we encourage you to join us.
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Moments before Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta struck out Shohei Ohtani less than six miles away to kick off Game 2 of the NL playoffs, Marquette CR Chair Elliot Sgrignuoli, Marquette for Life Chair Amira Ahles, and Wisconsin Faith and Freedom President John Pudner joined hundreds in honoring Kirk’s life and legacy. The night was filled with both energy and reflection.

For Pudner, the night brought back memories of his own Marquette days — where he served as News Editor at the Marquette Tribune and belonged to Marquette for Life alongside his now-wife, who was Editorial Editor, and future Governor Scott Walker. Coincidentally, Sgrignuoli is preparing to join the U.S. Army, just as Pudner once planned to join the Marines before his OCS class was canceled.

Among the notable attendees was Brett Galaszewski, Turning Point USA’s Milwaukee-based director who was on-air with Charlie Kirk when Wisconsin was called for Trump in 2020. Also on Charlie Kirk’s 32nd birthday Tuesday there was a larger gathering with President Trump, who flew back from his historic Mideast Peace Deal to join Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA after her husband’s tragic passing.

Earlier this week, a surprising poll posted by Financian, a content creator with over 93,000 followers, placed Charlie and Erika Kirk as by far the three most popular political figures in America — ahead of even Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a sharply divided political climate, the Kirks received double-digit net favorable ratings, a rare achievement.

Top Ranked Public Figures (Financian Poll):

Following Sunday’s event, John Pudner will travel to campaign kickoffs and election night events in Virginia and Alabama — the two other states he’s called home — before returning to Wisconsin to coordinate voter registration. His friend John Reid who he defended against pressure 6 months ago to leave the race has rallied from double digits down to within one point in the LG race.

The Sunday event in Somerset is just six miles north of Hudson, WI, where Matt Rust introduced Pudner to kick off the 2024 Trump surrogate bus tour. That tour also featured speakers such as Vivek Ramaswamy and Kash Patel, reaching audiences across Altoona, Green Bay, Appleton, and more. You can watch Pudner’s kickoff remarks here.

Event Snapshot: United for Liberty – Somerset, WI

River’s Edge, Somerset
Sunday, October 18, 2025
3:00 – 7:30 PM

Event Highlights:

• Food trucks, games, kids’ activities, hot air balloon, live music

   

• Featured remarks by St. Croix GOP Chair Matt Rust, TPUSA’s Brady Penfield, and other guests

   

• Candlelight Vigil for Charlie Kirk (6:40 PM) — honoring his legacy and uniting for the future

   

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Let’s continue the celebration, carry forward the mission, and keep building a future grounded in faith and freedom.

Photos below include Pudner with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson’s staff members Pam Travis and Renee Riddle, as well as Representative Chuck Wichgers delivering remarks shortly before first pitch of the NL playoff game – watched by millions more than the past 15 playoff seasons, six miles away.