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Charlie Kirk S Widow Erika Speaks Out After Husband S Assassination

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Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, made her first public remarks since her husband's death. Erika Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk, gave an emotional tribute to her husband and declared that his mission will not end at Turning Point USA's headquarters Friday. It was her first public statement since her husband's assassination on Wednesday at Utah Valley University. "To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die," Kirk said. "It won't. I refuse to let that happen.

… No one will ever forget my husband's name. And I will make sure of it. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever. My husband's mission will not end.

Not even for a moment. "My husband's voice will remain, and it will ring out louder and more clearly than ever. And his wisdom will endure." She delivered a steely message to the "evildoers responsible" for her husband's death, proclaiming that they "have no idea what they have done." Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, is opening up about her relationship with Vice President JD Vance following the assassination of her husband. The businesswoman, 36, appeared on the Wednesday, November 5, episode of Jesse Watters Primetime to talk about how her world has dramatically changed since the right-wing political activist was shot and killed on September...

Weeks after Kirk’s sudden death, she introduced VP Vance, 41, at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi on October 29, and their intimate embrace went viral. During the Jesse Watters Primetime interview, Fox News’ Jesse Watters was at the Turning Point USA event with Erika and asked about the support she’s received from Vance and his wife, Usha, before she... “He’s been a blessing,” the Turning Point CEO told Watters, describing Vance and his wife, 39, as “the most incredible people” who have “such genuine love.” 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. 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.

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. Our Holiday-Inspired Boxes Are Here — And Up To 66% Off Charlie Kirk's Widow Vows Husband's Mission Will Continue Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is speaking out for the first time since the death of her husband and father of their two children.

It comes after police announced they had caught the suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who authorities say was turned in by his family. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for Saturday TODAY.Sept. 13, 2025 © 2025 NBCUniversal Media, LLCApple®, Apple logo® and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, is continuing to honor her late husband’s legacy. The businesswoman, 36, received the inaugural Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards on Thursday, November 6, following the assassination of her husband — and told the crowd of supporters that she...

“I want to encourage you to know and understand something that Charlie knew and understood so deeply,” she said in her speech. “He knew that evil wins when good people stay silent, and so for the rest of my life, I will make sure that I don’t stay silent.” “I’ll keep speaking the truth no matter the cost,” she continued. “And I pray that all of you do too — for Charlie. Thank you. God bless you.”

Following Kirk’s death at age 31, Fox announced that it would give out the Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at the seventh annual Patriot Awards. Each subsequent year, according to Fox, it will be presented “to a recipient who embodies Charlie’s mission and his spirit of free speech, faith, and family.” Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday in Utah. "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," said Erika Kirk, the wife of slain... Just days after a gunman shot and killed Kirk at a Utah university, Erika Kirk said she would continue Charlie Kirk's political activism through his Turning Point USA organization. "To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die.

It won't, I refuse to let that happen ... All of us will refuse to let that happen," Erika Kirk said. "No one will ever forget my husband's name, and I will make sure of it." White House officials and lawmakers are expected to gather at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Sunday for a 6 p.m. prayer vigil in remembrance of Kirk. According to a press release about the vigil, those expected to give remarks include House Speaker Mike Johnson, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, White House Director of National Security Tulsi Gabbard, and Health...

Kennedy Jr. PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) - Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, gave her first public address Friday since her husband was shot and killed during an event at a Utah college campus... Erika Kirk condemned “those responsible” for Charlie Kirk’s death. “My husband laid his life down for me, his nation, his children, and showed the true and covenantal love,” Erika Kirk said. She described Charlie Kirk as family-focused and wanted what was best for the country. The two were married for four years and have a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.

Updated on: September 12, 2025 / 9:20 PM EDT / CBS News Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, said in her first public remarks since her husband's death that he will be "wearing the glorious crown of a martyr." Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate, where he invites students to challenge his political and cultural views. Law enforcement officials on Friday announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson for the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Erika thanked Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and President Trump for their support since the shooting.

Erika Kirk said her husband "loved life" and that "evildoers" have no idea what they have unleashed, in her first public remarks since his assassination. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, described him as a "perfect" husband and father, and said the "evildoers" who assassinated him have no idea what they have unleashed. "You have no idea of the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry," she said on Friday in her... "If you thought that my husband's mission was powerful before, you have no idea, you have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country and this world, you have no idea."

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