Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, speaks for first time since assassination

Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, spoke in a live video stream on Turning Point USA‘s account for the first time since her husband’s assassination on Wednesday.

Why It Matters

The deadly shooting two days ago targeted a high-profile conservative organizer speaking at a college campus, raising concerns of university safety protocols, political violence and security at public events.

Charlie Kirk, 31, was a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and a notable younger voice and advocate of MAGA, with a large following on social media.

What To Know

On X Friday night, Erika spoke from Charlie’s studio, thanking people who have shown her and her family love in the days after his stunning death.

“I want to thank my husband’s dear friend, Vice President [JD] Vance and his phenomenal wife Usha for their love and support. You guys honored my husband so well bringing him home,” Erika said.

Kirk’s widow also touched on Charlie’s love for America, Trump and his passion for Turning Point USA. She vowed that his mission will continue and that the campus tour scheduled for the fall will go on.

“You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,” Erika said.

“The movement my husband built will not die,” she added.

This is a developing story that will be updated with additional information.