ICYMI: MAYOR NGUYEN FEATURED IN ‘CHARLIE KIRK WAY’ COVERAGE
- May 5
- 2 min read
WESTMINSTER, CA – Last week, dozens of local state and national outlets covered the historic dedication of Charlie Kirk Way in Westminster, CA. Mayor Chi “Charlie” Nguyen, a Republican candidate for Congress in California’s 45th Congressional District, led the charge to rename the street following Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination.
Below is a sampling of some of the coverage over the last week:
NBC 4 Los Angeles – “As Mayor, I am proud that Westminster, CA is the first city in the country to dedicate an official Charlie Kirk Way,” Nguyen posted on social media. Westminster names street after Charlie Kirk (NBC 4 Los Angeles, April 28, 2026)
ABC 7 – Westminster Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen proudly stood under the city’s newest street sign on Tuesday – Charlie Kirk Way. He says the renaming was his idea. New ‘Charlie Kirk Way’ street signs in Westminster draw mixed reactions from residents (ABC 7 Los Angeles, April 29, 2026)
KTVU (FOX 2) – The mayor defended the street signs, saying that they were not meant to be political but rather a symbol of free speech. California street renamed ‘Charlie Kirk Way’ in honor of slain conservative activist (KTVU FOX 2, May 1, 2026)
CBS News – Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen proposed the motion to commemorate Charlie Kirk’s “life and legacy.” Orange County city redesignates street to Charlie Kirk Way (CBS News Los Angeles, April 29, 2026)
Fox News – “By doing this, we promote freedom. The freedom of speech, freedom for everyone to engage in open communication here in the City of Westminster,” Nguyen said. California residents react to street being renamed after Charlie Kirk (FoxNews, April 29, 2026)
KRON 4 – “We honor Charlie for his faith, his love of country and his devotion to his amazing family.” ‘Charlie Kirk Way’ California street named after slain right-wing influencer (KRON 4, April 30, 2026)
KTLA – “Video obtained by KTLA showed a small group chanting ‘We are Charlie Kirk,’” Southern California city renames street to ‘Charlie Kirk Way’ (KTLA, May 1, 2026)
New York Post – “The tribute from Westminster arrives during a period of acute national tension, following a series of assassination attempts against President Trump in Pennsylvania, Florida, and most recently, Washington, D.C.”
Liberals freak out as ‘Charlie Kirk Way’ street signs go up in wealthy California county (New York Post, April 28, 2026)
USA Today – “We are inspired by Erika Kirk, the late conservative leader’s wife, and all she’s done to carry on Charlie’s work.” Driving in SoCal? You may turn onto Charlie Kirk Way (USA Today, April 30, 2026)
USA Today (video) – Westminster, CA installs Charlie Kirk Way street signs