Charlie Kirk’s assassination shocked America this week, and his wife Erika Kirk has now delivered her first public remarks. Speaking from the office where her husband once hosted his podcast, Erika vowed she will never let his legacy die.
She recalled how Charlie loved America, nature, and the Chicago Cubs. “But most of all, Charlie loved his children, and he loved me with all his heart,” she said in an emotional address. Erika thanked law enforcement for capturing her husband’s assassin and sent a powerful message to those responsible, declaring, “The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.”
Charlie Kirk’s assassination has left his family devastated. Erika, who married him in 2021, now cares for their three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son. She promised to continue his work through his campus tours, radio show, and podcast.
She also expressed gratitude to Donald Trump, saying her husband loved and supported the former president. Sharing a touching story about their daughter asking “Where’s daddy?”, Erika told her she replied, “Daddy is on a work trip with Jesus.”
Charlie Kirk’s assassination, carried out by Tyler Robinson, remains under investigation. Police confirmed the suspect was caught with help from family and friends.
