Fact Check: Is Charlie Kirk's statue set to be unveiled in NYC on his first death anniversary?
WASHINGTON, DC: A proposal to honor Charlie Kirk with a statue in New York City's Times Square has sparked widespread discussion online ahead of his first anniversary.
Social media users have shared posts claiming that a memorial statue will be unveiled on September 10, while others speculate it would be vandalized almost immediately after its installation.
The viral claims prompted questions about whether the project is actually scheduled to move forward and what evidence supports the proposed unveiling.
Claim: Charlie Kirk's statue is set to be unveiled in NYC on September 10
Pro-Trump Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari announced that he plans to unveil a statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in New York City's Times Square on September 10, the first anniversary of Kirk's death.
Furnari has documented the statue's progress on Instagram and launched a fundraising campaign on the Christian crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo to finance the project.
As of now, the campaign has raised $1,462 toward its $150,000 goal. The campaign states that, unlike politicians who have not presented a serious plan to honor Kirk, supporters can help build the memorial and have their names permanently engraved on its base.
The announcement quickly sparked debate on social media. Several users on X predicted that the monument would be vandalized or destroyed shortly after its installation, citing New York City's political climate and Kirk's controversial public statements.
Fact Check: The claim is nconfirmed
The claim that Charlie Kirk's statue is set to be unveiled in New York City remains unconfirmed. While Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari has announced plans to unveil a statue honoring Kirk in Times Square, there is no evidence that New York City has officially endorsed, sponsored, or approved the memorial as a permanent public monument.
Reports about the proposed unveiling do not cite any confirmation from city officials that the project has received the necessary permits or authorization for installation in Times Square. Instead, Furnari is funding the project through a crowdfunding campaign.
The proposal has also sparked widespread debate online, with viral posts on X and Instagram claiming the statue would be vandalized shortly after its installation.
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, gained national prominence through his conservative activism, public speaking, and appearances on college campuses. After his assassination in September 2025, supporters across the country held memorial services and announced several initiatives to honor his legacy.
However, many of those proposals did not materialize. As there is still no official confirmation from New York City authorities, the viral claim that the statue is set to be unveiled should be treated as unconfirmed.
