Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:35am on 13 Sep 2025,Saturday International
Erika Kirk delivered her first public statement on Friday following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University. The conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder was fatally shot during a debate event on September 10. Erika thanked law enforcement for arresting suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, after a three-day manhunt. Fighting tears, she shared her daughter asking "Where's daddy?" and expressed gratitude to President Trump, VP Vance, and Usha Vance for their support. She condemned the perpetrators, vowing to continue Charlie's legacy and expand Turning Point USA. "We will never surrender," she declared defiantly, promising to continue campus tours and uphold his vision of restoring traditional American family values.
