Fact Check: Did Jordan Love and Jalen Hurts Donate $320,000 for Charlie Kirk’s Family?

Nidhi | 12/09/2025

Claim: Rumors are doing the rounds that NFL players like Jordan Love, Travis Kelce, and Jalen Hurts have donated substantial money to the controversial political activist Charlie Kirk after his death.

Kirk, one of the most powerful conservative voices and an ally of Donald Trump, was shot dead at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. His death has left friends, family, and those who supported the principles he stood for heartbroken. Amid this, rumors surfaced about the donation from NFL players.

Source of the rumor: The claims originated on a series of articles on fake websites, including feji.io on September 11, 2025, under the title “Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Honors Charlie Kirk With $300,000 Donation to Family.” Similar articles came out naming players like Travis Kelce and Jordan Love, with similar verbiage and quotes in the content.

“Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made a heartfelt $300,000 donation to support Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young daughters. The donation has been split into two parts: $100,000 for murals and floral tributes across Philadelphia and Charlotte, honoring Kirk’s life and legacy. $200,000 for a trust fund to secure the daughters’ long-term stability,” read the original report.

This has since been widely circulated online on Facebook and X, with the same quotes often being attributed to different players. So is the claim true?

Verdict: According to LeadStories, there is no credible evidence that Love, Hurts, or any of the other NFL figures made those donations. The story appears to have originated on fake websites.

The posts are generated by AI tools or published on sites impersonating actual media outlets. No statements, financial disclosures, or reports from reputable media outlets are available to support the claim.

A polarizing figure in American politics, Kirk’s death has stirred both grief and controversy. Even as Kirk’s legacy continues to be debated, his death has triggered an outpouring of grief from people across various walks of life, including athletes, fans, and political figures.

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Nidhi

Nidhi is an NFL Editor for The SportsRush. Her interest in NFL began with 'The Blindside' and has been working as an NFL journalist for the past year. As an athlete herself, she uses her personal experience to cover sports immaculately. She is a graduate of English Literature and when not doing deep dives into Mahomes' latest family drama, she inhales books on her kindle like nobody's business. She is proud that she recognised Travis Kelce's charm (like many other NFL fangirls) way before Taylor Swift did, and is waiting with bated breath for the new album to drop.

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