Quintin McCann, a Brigham Young University graduate who created the memorial statue of Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters, spoke publicly after the sculpture was vandalized, according to KSL. McCann told the outlet the vandalism was disappointing but said the memorial's purpose — honoring Kirk, who was murdered in Utah — remains unchanged. The statue has drawn attention since its installation for both its subject and its prominent placement at the conservative organization's national offices.