Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:03am on 13 Sep 2025,Saturday International
Erika Kirk delivered her first public statement Friday following her husband Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting at Utah Valley University. The Turning Point USA founder died after being shot during an event on September 10. Standing beside his empty studio chair, Erika declared Charlie "laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children." Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, is now in custody. Erika thanked President Trump and Vice President Vance for their support, vowing to continue Charlie's legacy. She announced Turning Point USA's campus tours and AmericaFest would expand, promising to make the organization "the biggest thing this nation has ever seen." The widow emphasized her faith despite the tragedy, stating "our God is so good."
