Robert W. Kirk
| Robert W. Kirk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert William Kirk 1960 United States |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | American |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | Being the father of Charlie Kirk |
| Notable work | Trump Tower |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Kathryn Kirk |
| 👶 Children | 2 (Charlie Kirk), (Mary Kirk)[1] |
Robert William Kirk (born 1960) is an American architect and business owner based in the Chicago metropolitan area who is the father of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, Kirk was involved in the construction of Trump Tower in New York City.[2][3][4][5][6]
Career
Architect
Kirk was involved in the construction of Trump Tower, a skyscraper in Manhattan named after the 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, it is also the headquarters for the Trump Organization.[4][6]
Politics
Kirk was politically active out of the public space, and he was one of Mitt Romney's major donors during the politician's 2012 presidential campaign, according to The New York Times.[7]
Personal life
Kirk is married to Kathryn "Kimberly" Kirk (née Smith).[4] His wife worked initially as a commodities trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange before transitioning into a career as a mental health counselor.[8] The couple raised two children in a politically moderate household.[9]
Death rumors
In 2025, a rumor spread about Kirk being dead; this rumor started after his son, right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, was shot at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.[10] This turned out to be false.[11]
References
- ↑ "Who is Charlie Kirk's 'secret sister'? Meet the 29-year-old with 'surprising' political views". The Times of India. 2025-09-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Charlie Kirk's hidden family secret exposed: How his father Robert W. Kirk was connected to Donald Trump". The Economic Times. 2025-10-02. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Charlie Kirk obituary". the Guardian. 2025-09-11. Archived from the original on 2026-01-02. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Comiter, Jordana (October 14, 2025). "Charlie Kirk's Parents: What to Know About the Late Conservative Activist's Mom and Dad". People.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ "Who is Robert W. Kirk? The surprising connection to Trump ally Charlie Kirk you need to know". The Economic Times. 2025-09-11. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Staff, T. M. Z. (2025-09-11). "What To Know About Charlie Kirk's Parents". TMZ. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Risen, Clay (2025-09-10). "Charlie Kirk, Right-Wing Force and a Close Trump Ally, Dies at 31". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Sommerlad, Joe; Marcus, Josh (September 21, 2025). "What we know about Charlie Kirk's family". The Independent. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Banerjee, Shamik (2025-09-14). "Does Charlie Kirk have siblings? What we know about his family members". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Liles, Jordan (2025-10-10). "Fact Check: Charlie Kirk's dad isn't dead. Here's why rumor spread online". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ GOLDHAMER, Marisha (September 17, 2025). "Clickbait spreads false claims about celebrities mourning Charlie Kirk". Fact Check. Archived from the original on 2026-01-14. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
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