Sharon McMahon, the speaker chosen to deliver the commencement address at Utah Valley University where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, has faced criticism from conservative students over her social media posts following Kirk's death. McMahon, who calls herself "America's Government Teacher," posted out-of-context quotes from Kirk shortly after his death, which she believes do not erase the harm experienced from his words and followers' actions. The Turning Point USA chapter at the university called the move disappointing and a "hurtful" decision by the university. The university has previously reported that McMahon's selection was well received and that it was "overwhelmingly positive".