Jesse Kelly is a well-known American television and radio personality who hosts “The Jesse Kelly Show” on 950 KPRC in Houston, Texas and “I’m Right” on The First TV, a bold new news and talk channel on Pluto TV. He is also a former Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and a former congressional candidate in Arizona. But how much does he make from his media career and what is his net worth?
Jesse Kelly’s Early Life and Education
Jesse Kelly was born on July 20, 1981, in the Ohio Rust Belt in the United States of America. He was born into a construction family and the names of his parents are Don Kelly and Lisa Kelly. He doesn’t have any siblings and he is the only child as well. Jesse mentioned that his family moved to Montana when he was young and he grew up hunting, fishing, and being part of his family’s construction business where he learned about work ethics from his father. Jesse as a child attended school and high school regularly and completed his schooling education in a school of which he has never disclosed its name. As he grew up and completed high school, he attended Montana State University and graduated from there but he did not reveal the field in which he majored.
Jesse Kelly’s Military and Political Career
In 2000, Jesse joined the Marine Corps out of respect for the armed service. He deployed to Iraq in 2003 as an infantry Marine and participated in the initial invasion and the battle of Nasiriyah. He received an honorable discharge in 2004 and returned to his parents’ home in Arizona. He then rejoined their family business as a project manager and had to travel to various construction sites around the state.
Jesse developed an interest in news talk radio and politics during his long drives and decided to run for Congress in the Democratic-controlled 8th district of Arizona in 2010. He had no political experience but had many opinions to share with the world. He ran as a conservative Republican and advocated for lower taxes, smaller government, and stronger border security. He narrowly lost to incumbent Rep. Gabrielle Giffords by less than 2% of the vote. He ran again in 2012 in a special election after Giffords resigned following a shooting that injured her and killed six others. He lost to former Giffords aide Ron Barber by less than 1% of the vote.
Jesse Kelly’s Media Career and Controversies
After his unsuccessful political campaigns, Jesse recognized the power of radio and used it as a platform to continue his conservative commentary. He also gained a large social media following and became known for his unfiltered and unapologetic style. In 2018, he was offered an hour-long talk radio show on 950 KPRC in Houston, Texas, and in less than a year, he was given a two-hour show, which he still hosts today. He also hosts “I’m Right” on The First TV, a news and talk channel on Pluto TV, where he covers topics ranging from politics to culture to history.
Jesse has also been involved in several controversies for his outspoken views and statements. In 2018, he was temporarily banned from Twitter for jokingly suggesting that the U.S. should annex Canada and make it a state. He later said that he was not serious and that he loves Canada. In 2020, he was criticized for mocking the appearance of former first lady Michelle Obama and calling her “Michael” on his radio show. He later apologized and said that he was wrong and out of line. In 2021, he was interviewed by Tucker Carlson on Fox News and said that the U.S. military should not be “woman-friendly” or “gay-friendly” but rather composed of men who want to “sit on a throne of Chinese skulls”. He also warned that conservatives might embrace a fascist leader in the near future as a response to the left-wing elitists.
Jesse Kelly’s Net Worth and Salary
According to various sources, Jesse Kelly’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million as of 2023. His main source of income is his television and radio show hosting career. He also earns money from his appearances on other media outlets, his book sales, and his speaking engagements. His salary is not publicly disclosed, but it is likely to be in the six-figure range, considering his popularity and influence .
Jesse Kelly is one of the most prominent and controversial conservative voices in the media today. He has a loyal fan base and a unique ability to connect with and engage his audience across all platforms. He is also a proud patriot and a family man who is married to Aubrey Kelly and has two sons. He lives in Houston, Texas, where he continues to host his shows and share his opinions.