In the transmission of live, standing next to the empty chair used by her husband to take podcasts, she cited the Bible and talked about his love for Donald Trump, JD Vance, the United States and their two children, writes the BBC.
Kirk, a famous right-wing activist, was killed on Wednesday during the public appearance in Orem, Utah. The murder suspect, Tyler Robinson, was arrested yesterday evening after surrendered to the police.
Transfer from the headquarters of the Organization Turning Point USA in Arizona, he started minutes of silence, while the camera showed the empty chair Charlie Kirk.
His widow began speech by peaceful prayer, after which she thanked urgent services, her husband’s staff and a white house.
Erika Kirk Speaks to America … And the world … for the first time since Husband was assassinated.
Very Powerful And Heart Wrenching! pic.twitter.com/hywlr8n3n3– Elvin Unleashed (@elvin_unleashed) September 13, 2025
“Mr. President, my husband loved you. And he knew you love him too,” she said through tears. She also thanked Vice President Vance and his wife Ushi that followed the coffin to Arizona. “But most of all, Charlie loved his children. And he loved me. With all his heart. And he made sure I knew that every day.”
Packing to those who called “Kirk,” You have no idea what kind of fire you would like to know this widow. If you thought the mission of my husband was powerful before, you have no idea what you just released across this country and the world. “
She announced that her husband’s tour in American universities would continue these autumn and in the years to come, as well as his podcast.
Erika Kirk also spoke to their one-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter, saying he did not know the sudden father’s death. “Honey, Dad loves you so much. Don’t worry. He’s on a business trip with Jesus,” she said daughter. Erika Kirk (36) and children were allegedly in the audience at the time of shooting.
Erika Kirk is a business woman and former Miss Arizona USA who introduced her husband in 2018. years. The couple married less than three years later. He is currently studying for a doctorate from biblical studios, leads the Ministerial Program and Podcast focused on biblical leadership. It also deals with acting and modeling and has its own fashion line, transmits index.hr.
Who was Charlie Kirk?
Charlie Kirk (31) was the controversial figure of American politics, which many considered the future of conservatism because of his ability to motivate young people. He was a key organizer in the Maga Coalition Donald Trump and helped return Trump to the White House to the second term.
Kirk was a strong proponent of the right to weapons, he fiercely opposed abortion, was critical of transgender rights and promoted false claims about Covidu-19. His views challenged polarization at universities, where his provocative speeches also attracted numerous supporters and loud opponents.
Reactions after murder
Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University as he answered the question of armed violence. President Trump announced that he would be posthumously assigned to him by the presidential medal of freedom – the most civilian decision that the president may assign – describing him as “giant of his generation and Champions of Freedom”.
The Organization of the Turning Point USA, which Charlie Kirk founded when he was 18, called his co-founder “martyr” and “pioneer.”
JD Vance vice president flew into Salt Lake City on Thursday to take the Kirk’s coffin and transported him to Phoenix, where Kirk’s family, by the Vice-President Air Force Two.
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