After Jefferson, Patrick Mahomes supporting Charlie Kirk's kids rumors surface - Here's the truth

Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting has sparked several rumors. Now, X users claim that Mahomes has offered to support the Turning Point USA founder's kids

Published on: Sep 12, 2025, 04:26:08 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday has sparked several rumors. Now, social media users are claiming that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has offered to support the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder's children. Similar rumors about Justin Jefferson had surfaced earlier on Thursday. They have been debunked.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks during a news conference (AP)

Patrick Mahomes rumors

“Shortly after Charlie Kirk’s death, Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes stepped in, pledging to pay all of Kirk’s two children’s living and education expenses. This action not only eased the burden on Kirk’s family during this time of grief but also caused a stir on social media,” author and columnist James Hirsen said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“I’m also a father, I understand the loss of his family at this time…," he further quoted the star QB as saying.

“Patrick Mahomes has called on all NFL teams to pause their games for a minute to honor Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who died in shocking circumstances at a college in Utah. The call has instantly ignited an unprecedented patriotic fire✝️,” another person tweeted.

However, Mahomes has not issued a statement on Charlie Kirk's passing yet. He has not made any kind of promise. These are just rumors as of now.

Justin Jefferson rumors

Similar rumors spread about Vikings WR Jefferson. Immediately after Charlie Kirk passed away, Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson immediately stepped in, pledging to pay all living and educational expenses for Kirk’s two children. This action not only eased the burden on Kirk’s family during this time of grief, but also caused a stir on social media, as many people expressed their admiration for Justin Jefferson’s kindness in this tearful moment," a post stated.

As of now, there is no official confirmation from Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings, or any credible news outlet.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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