Charlie Kirk Statue Planned for Times Square on Sept 10

A statue memorializing the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk is planned for a public display in New York City's Times Square on September 10, 2026, the first anniversary of his assassination. The bronze sculpture, created by Italian artist Sergio Furnari, depicts Kirk seated and holding a microphone, a reference to the campus debates that made him a prominent figure on the political right.

The planned unveiling is a privately organized and crowdfunded initiative, not a city-sanctioned installation. Furnari is raising funds for the project on the GiveSendGo platform, where, as of mid-July, he had gathered approximately $1,462 toward a stated goal of $150,000. The campaign pitches the effort as a way for ordinary supporters to build a memorial where politicians have not, offering to engrave donors' names on the statue's platform. There has been no public confirmation that the necessary permits from New York City or Times Square authorities have been secured, meaning the September 10 date reflects the organizers' intentions rather than a confirmed official event.

Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was killed on September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley...