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Jillian Michaels Remember life Charlie Kirk and his influence on his son.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Michaels shared that after she was invited to attend a U.S. Turning Point event, her son “turned over” and did everything he could to accompany his mom and meet Kirk in person.
Michaels is a mom of two. She adopted her daughter Lukensia in 2012, and then ex-wife Heidi Rhoades gave birth to her son Phoenix the same year.
“I was invited to speak at the Student Action Summit in the USD. I was surprised to get the invitation. Honestly, I would be honest, because I thought, of course I wouldn’t stick to the narrative. I’m more fair to say that I certainly would jump on this opportunity because I really respect Charlie Kirk because our perspectives are different, but I have a lot of opinions.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, died at the age of 31 after shooting on campus in Utah
“Of course, my son turned around. I was so excited. He was on vacation with his other mom. [Heidi Rhoades]. I said, “Dear, you know? I’m working all week. It’s like, you’re going to have to do a little unaccompanied trip to Los Angeles, it’s a little unaccompanied trip to Miami and then you can fly with my business partner, Uncle G, from Miami to Tampa. But it’s like, it’s going to be a nightmare, it’s going to be a nightmare, it’s going to be a nightmare, you’re going to have to travel a lot.”
Jillian Michaels’ son was influenced by information from Charlie Kirk. (Getty Images/Jillian Michaels/Instagram)
Michaels continued, “He was like, ‘I don’t care. I don’t care, I’ll do it. Whatever needs to happen.” Sure enough, he did take all three flights and he was with me throughout the three-day event. ”
Watch: Jillian Michaels describes Charlie Kirk’s powerful influence on her teenage son
Michaels shared that during the event, she sat down to shoot the podcast and Kirk. It was the third day of the game, and Kirk had been on for several hours, so the fitness coach thought he was exhausted, even if he never showed up.
“And he finally stopped, stayed with him for a moment, shook hands, looked at him, took pictures, got three planes for my son.”
“And I was like, ‘Charlie, do you mind? My 13-year-old is here, he’s a fan, I’m sure you’re tired, I hate to do that.’ He’s like, “Absolutely, where is he?” “He finally stopped, stayed with him, shook hands, looked at him, took pictures, and gave my son all the stuff to bring him three planes,” Michaels said.
She said her kids spotted Kirk via social media and liked to say they introduced her to conservative activists.
Charlie Kirk died on September 10. He is 31 years old. (Rebecca Noble/AFP via Getty Images)
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“My kids have become politicized by teenagers, mainly because of social media. They don’t find Charlie because of me. They like to say that I found Charlie because of them, and I think it’s wrong. But, forever, there’s a little boy who does have something to do with Charlie’s message.
Michaels said: “He made them better husbands, better boyfriends, better sons, better fathers. I found this to be the message my son resonated with.
Fitness expert Jillian Michaels praised Charlie Kirk for his impact on young boys. (Paul Archuleta/Getty)
Kirk, 31, was assassinated at a turning point event in the United States Utah Valley University Wednesday in Orem. Later that day, he was pronounced dead.
Kirk traveled to university campuses around the country, where he conducted Q&A with students and discussed key political issues.
Jillian Michaels with her two children in 2019. (Gregg Deguire/Filmmagic)
Phoenix shared with her mother the information about Kirk that he wanted her to share.
Watch: Jillian Michaels shares son’s last wish for Charlie Kirk
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“My son actually asked me to say Happy Birthday to him because his birthday was a month. When I was doing the news last night, he was like, ‘Mom, can you tell him Happy Birthday?’ Because of his birthday, I think it’s October 14th and I don’t have a chance.”
Charlie Kirk will turn 32 next month. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images/Politicon)
“So Charlie, happy birthday to my son and his family-I can’t even imagine you’re feeling. Totally fearful. I really have no words. It would be my honor if I had anything to do anything to return the kindness, generosity and grace my father and husband showed to my son, and it was my honor.”
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