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Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder and Trump ally, was shot dead at Utah Valley University. His death has sparked national outrage and concerns about political violence.
Charlie Kirk Net Worth
US right-wing political activist and President Donald Trump’s ally, Charlie Kirk, was shot dead while addressing a large outdoor crowd on the Utah Valley University campus. President Trump paid tribute to Kirk and announced US flags to be flown at half-staff through the week.
31-year-old conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA was shot in the neck and he succumbed to his injuries.
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Charlie Kirk Net Worth
Kirk was a multi-millionaire. As per the reports, his salary rose from $27,000 in 2016 to over $407,000 by 2021. His estimated net worth is $12 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
As per a report by Associated Press, in 2023, Kirk had three properties – all valued at over a million, and also possessed a $4.75 million Spanish-style estate in a gated Arizona golf club.
Kirk’s earnings were mostly from public speaking events, podcast and radio show. Reportedly, Kirk used to charge up to $50,000–$100,000 per event.
His holdings also included a $4.75 million Spanish-style estate in Arizona and an $855,000 oceanfront condo in Florida.
Kirk was 18 years old when he co-founded Turning Point in suburban Chicago in 2012 with William Montgomery, a tea party activist. The company backed Trump after he clinched the GOP nomination for president in 2016.
The contributions to the group doubled and then tripled — eventually climbing to $79.2 million in 2022, according to an analysis of publicly available tax filings.
The group states that it now has a presence on nearly 4,000 high school and college campuses, operating as a conservative lifestyle brand that promotes hundreds of online influencers.
Charlie Kirk Death
On September 10, Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by Turning Point USA at Utah Valley University. According to the authorities, the shooter fired from the roof during his address.
Several videos of the incident were shared on social media showing a single shot rings out and Kirk reaches up with his right hand as blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Utah Governor Spencer Cox called the killing a “political assassination.”
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