November 3, 2025

Viral stories are spreading fast that Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, announced a $175 million academy called the Kirk Academy of Hope. The posts say this will be the nation’s first boarding school for orphans and homeless children, planned to open in Chicago. Wow, sounds amazing, right? But wait, is it true? These claims popped up on social media platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. One Facebook post shouted, “ERIKA KIRK SHOCKED AMERICA: In a groundbreaking announcement that’s inspiring millions, Erika Kirk has signed a $175 million contract to build The Charlie Kirk Legacy Academy — the nation’s first boarding school for orphans and homeless students, set to open in Chicago.” It urged people to join the cause and “help give orphaned and homeless children the future they deserve.” But some people on X were not impressed. One wrote, “This is a very bad idea. Republicans shouldn’t be allowed to set up things like that for children…” Looking closer, these posts even claimed the announcement happened in Chicago on October 30. However, Erika Kirk was seen at an event at Ole Miss on October 29, not in Chicago. There’s no record of her attending anything in Chicago that day. More importantly, Turning Point USA and Erika Kirk's official accounts have said nothing about this $175 million academy or any new institute. No verified news reports confirm this either. Grok, a fact-checking website, investigated and concluded: “Yes, this appears fake. No official announcements from Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk, or credible news sources confirm a $175 million Charlie Kirk Legacy Academy in Chicago. The story circulates only on social media with identical sensational phrasing, lacking verification, and TPUSA's site mentions no such project. It's likely a hoax exploiting Kirk's recent death.” For some background, Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, tragically died from a shooting on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University. His wife, Erika Kirk, has vowed to continue his legacy, but no academy announcement has been made. So, the sizzling social media claim about a big $175 million charity school is just that — a spicy rumor without real proof. Always check the facts before sharing good news that might not be true!

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