Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, was named the new CEO and Board Chair of Turning Point USA.
“It was the honor of our lives to serve as board members at Charlie’s side. Charlie prepared all of us for a moment like this one. He worked tirelessly to ensure Turning Point USA was built to survive even the greatest tests. And now, it is our great pride to announce Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board for Turning Point USA,” the announcement read.
BREAKING: The Turning Point USA Board announces “with great pride” that Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, will lead the organization as the new CEO and chair.
“In prior discussions, Charlie expressed to multiple executives that this is what he wanted in the event of his death.” pic.twitter.com/GsBM1Q1pk3
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 18, 2025
Charlie and Erika got married in May 2021 and have two young children together.
Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
— Erika Kirk (@MrsErikaKirk) September 10, 2025
Last Friday, Erika Kirk delivered her first public statements since her husband was gunned down.
Erika Kirk said her husband Charlie is now wearing the “glorious crown of a martyr.”
“My husband laid down his life for me and for his nation,” Mrs. Kirk said.
WATCH:
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 13, 2025
Watch Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk talk about their love story and how they met:
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