Turning Point raises cash in Kirk’s memory
Turning Point US leaders say they are determined to continue Charlie Kirk’s mission after being killed by a bullet of a assassin.
This includes collecting money to enlarge the organization he has established as young and transforming it into a political power center.
“My husband built the movement of my husband will not die. I refuse to let it happen.” He said. “He won’t die. We will all refuse to let this happen. Nobody will forget my husband’s name.”
The turning point machine did not close and according to this design. Kirk’s family and friends say that it is particularly important to continue their work because he died.
Kirk, the father of two little children, was shot and killed during a political event on September 10 at Utah Valley University campus. A Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called on Kirk to kill his political assassination. Tyler Robinson, the Utah man who was allegedly killed by Kirk, was accused of murder.
Days after the murder of Kirk, Turning Point began to send donations gathering areas that blending the political organization by honoring the conservative activist.
“Erika Kirk: I refuse to allow Charlie to be built. It will only grow – more powerful, more brave, higher.
President Donald Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. sent another defense of gathering a donation on September 17th.
“Hello, Don Jr. is here. We all rarely lost a leader, a warrior, a warrior, and a man. And I lost a brother. Charlie may not stop with us in the war anymore. “Let’s be sure that your voice has never been silenced or never forgotten. Now will you give in honor of Charlie?”
Turning Point also made the website a monument for Kirk with an important donation button.
“Charlie’s vision. The future of America. The fight continues,” the text is above the donation button. After clicking the link, it is recommended to recommend donation amounts ranging from 50 to $ 50,000.
The money collection pressure emphasizes how important money it is for Kirk’s operation. The group increased the participation for Trump in 2024 and Kirk was a close ally of the President.
Turning Point USA was also introducing Kirk’s September 21 monument through Facebook ads and on advertising boards in the Phoenix region. Thousands of people were expected to participate in the monument, including the speeches of Erika Kirk, Trump and senior government officials.
Donation Collection and Social Media Juggernaut
Kirk was the architect and face of Turning Point USA and affiliated organizations. The 31 -year -old activist and vocal Christian reached millions through social media channels, viral videos and talk show. He was known to discuss conservative and often controversial views such as abortion, race, weapons and LGBTQ rights.
Kirk was so well known that earlier this year was parody in South Park.
Under the leadership of Kirk, the turning point was Juggernaut. According to finance records, the group reported 85 million dollars in 2024 and has received about $ 400 million since it was created.
Spokesman Andrew Kolvet refused to interpret how much money the organization collected after Kirk’s death, but he was heard from the number of people who paid tribute to Kirk.
Kol It was surprising to see the explosion of love and support and see that people are back to the church and to make candle -light seizures and to pay tribute to all these creative, magnificent, wonderful ways. And I think this is a real proof for her life and heritage. Kol
The organization has published other data showing that the flock of turning point since Kirk died. Turning Point Head Business Officer Tyler Bowyer More than 520,000 products sold More than 15,000 tickets to the “American” conference in Phoenix of the organization since September 10. Tickets for the December event between $ 50 and $ 800.
For Kirk’s family, donors attracted more than $ 7 million, online donation pages show.
One donation collectionOrganized by Nicotin Pouch Company Alp, it collected $ 5.3 million as of September 17th.
Another Family Donation CollectionWhich turning point connections on the website have collected $ 2 million.
Social media access is growing after Kirk’s death
Turning point and leaders SOCIAL MEDIA GROUNDED. Millions of people began to follow Kirk’s accounts and turning points in the days after the assassination.
Turning Point used this Megaphone to manage the conversation about Kirk’s legacy. Podcast, Vice President JD Vance and conservative commentator Glenn Beck with the help of guest hosts continued to broadcast in the days after his death.
“The movement that Charlie has begun should continue. We must build it. We must add it to this” Guest said it as a host “Charlie Kirk Show”. Vance accompanied Kirk’s body from Utah to Arizona two Air Forces and will present explanations at the monument of 21 September.
Talk-show presenter Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on Kirk also led to a request for money.
Behemoth Sinclair, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” He said he would not publish. Kimmel suggested that Kirk’s murderer was compatible with the “maga gang ve and that the political right is trying to“ gain political points from fire.
Sinclair He said that he will “prevent it indefinitely” and Kimmel to apologize to the Kirk family and called a “meaningful personal donation” and the US Turning Point.
ABC announced on September 17 that Kimmel’s show was “indefinitely”.
Turning point Also designed Several T -shirts To honor Kirk, which was offered for sale in the online store of the organization.
A shirt matches the holy text with a picture ”Here I am God, send it to me. “Another” limited press tee ” Shows an illustration On the day he died from Kirk, he threw the red and white baseball covers in the crowd.
“This is our turning point,” the shirt writes with the date he was killed.
A third shirt has an example of Kirk while walking with a halo above his head, alongside his wife and children. 35 dollars, each.
“Halo Detail and Scenario ‘Love, an American Mother’ Add a heartfelt touch that makes it more than just a shirt – this is a symbol of hope and remembering,” Says the list.
The website may take up to 12 weeks due to overwhelming support for Charlie and its mission.
Stephanie Murray includes national politics and Trump administration of the Republic of Arizona and Azcentral.com. Contact him at Stephanie.malray@gannett.com and at @tephanie_malurr on social media.
This article was initially published in the Republic of Arizona: ‘In honor of Charlie’: After the murder of Kirk, the turning point is rising cash
