Charlie Kirk's dad is Robert W. Kirk. He was an architect who owned and operated his own design firm and was involved in the construction of Trump Tower in New York City. Robert Kirk lived a more private life compared to his son and was not politically vocal but supported his son's early interest in civic matters. Charlie Kirk was raised by his parents in a politically moderate household in Illinois. His mother was a mental health counselor who had previously worked as a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.