Charlie Kirk’s past is exploding back into the headlines — and this time, it’s not about politics.
It’s about Scientology.
A bombshell claim from a former church insider is raising eyebrows after she alleged that one of Kirk’s early financial backers tried to pull him into the controversial religion — and even handed him a booklet that supposedly “saved his life.”
The late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated in September 2025. Now, months after his shocking death, allegations about a hidden connection to the Church of Scientology are resurfacing — and insiders are talking.
According to longtime Scientology critic Tony Ortega, former church member and singer Joy Villa revealed that businessman Craig Jensen — described as one of Kirk’s early big funders — was “very heavy into trying to get Charlie into Scientology.”
The claims gained traction after conservative commentator Candace Owens suggested that one of Turning Point USA’s major donors was tied to the church. Villa later said she believed Owens was referring to Jensen.
And then came the email.
In a 2017 message Villa says she received from Jensen, he allegedly confirmed Kirk knew he was a Scientologist. Jensen claimed he hosted Kirk at his home, organized an event for him, and arranged what he described as an OSA-escorted tour of Scientology’s massive Flag headquarters in Clearwater, Florida.
“He was blown away!” Jensen allegedly wrote.
Even more shocking? Jensen claimed he handed Kirk a copy of a Scientology booklet titled Cause of Suppression — and later said Kirk told him it “saved his life.”
Saved his life from what? That part remains unclear.
There is no public evidence Kirk ever joined Scientology, and no formal affiliation has been confirmed by his family or Turning Point USA. But the suggestion that one of the most prominent conservative activists of his generation may have had deeper exposure to the church is fueling intense speculation.
The timing makes the revelations even more explosive.
On September 10, 2025, Kirk was gunned down while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities said a gunman opened fire from a rooftop roughly 142 yards away. Kirk was rushed to a hospital but later pronounced dead. He was 31.
A 22-year-old Utah man was arrested and charged with aggravated murder. Prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty. He has not yet entered a plea.
In the aftermath, Kirk’s widow, Erika, took over leadership of Turning Point USA, calling it both a blessing and a duty to carry on her husband’s mission.
But now, as new questions swirl about who funded Kirk in his early rise — and what influence they may have had — critics are demanding answers.
Was the Scientology booklet just a token gift from an enthusiastic donor? Or was there a more complicated relationship behind closed doors?
For an organization built on transparency and ideological clarity, the whispers of secret religious ties are only adding to the intrigue surrounding Kirk’s legacy.
And with insiders continuing to speak out, this story may be far from over.
This is leftist desperate nonsense to try and continue to smear Charlie. It is sick.
What’s the shock? All these clowns are crooks and conmen.
Kirk was a Christian Nationalist. He used the First Amendment to attack our democratic republic. He helped Donald Trump, whose administration has trashed the Constitution, win the election. Anyone who thinks Kirk was a good guy is not a good guy. Good guys aren’t pro-fascist.