Turning Point USA Responds to Lawyer's Criticism of Kirk Post

WHO:

NY Post - Andrew Kolvet, spokesman for Turning Point USA

Fox News - Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, attorney representing Wilber Rafael Garces Perez

Fox News - Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28-year-old Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent

Fox News - Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

WHAT:

NY Post - Turning Point USA responded to criticism from Lincoln-Goldfinch regarding a deleted social media post.

Fox News - Kolvet stated, "We stand with our brave men and women of ICE who are defending American sovereignty and keeping American citizens safe."

Fox News - Lincoln-Goldfinch's deleted post questioned how someone could resist being shot, referencing Charlie Kirk.

Fox News - DHS confirmed that Garces Perez had a final order of removal and was the subject of a targeted vehicle stop.

Fox News - Surveillance footage showed federal law enforcement vehicles pursuing Garces Perez's vehicle with emergency lights and sirens before the shooting.

Fox News - Austin police released body camera footage showing officers helping Garces Perez from his vehicle after the shooting.

WHERE:

NY Post - Austin, Texas

Fox News - The incident involved federal law enforcement vehicles in Austin, Texas.

WHEN:

Fox News - A federal judge ordered that Garces Perez remain in the country to appear at a hearing on "Sept. 30."

WHY:

Fox News - Kolvet criticized Lincoln-Goldfinch's representation of Garces Perez, suggesting a connection between the lawyer and her client due to the circumstances of the case.

Fox News - Lincoln-Goldfinch stated her post was removed because it could be interpreted differently than intended.

HOW:

Fox News - The shooting incident is under investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, with assistance from the FBI.

(UPDATED September 25, 2026 11:56 UTC)

Turning Point USA has responded to criticism from attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch regarding a deleted social media post about Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in Austin, Texas. Andrew Kolvet, a spokesman for Turning Point USA, expressed support for ICE, stating, "We stand with our brave men and women of ICE who are defending American sovereignty and keeping American citizens safe." The incident, which is currently under investigation by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the FBI, occurred after federal law enforcement pursued Garces Perez's vehicle, leading to the shooting, and he is scheduled to appear at a hearing on "Sept. 30."