Erika Kirk has been unanimously appointed as the new CEO and chairwoman of Turning Point USA, the conservative grassroots organization co-founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
The board of Turning Point USA announced the appointment, noting that Charlie had expressed his wish for Erika to take over leadership if anything happened to him. Erika, who leads the nonprofit *Everyday Heroes Like You*, pledged to continue advancing her husband’s mission following his assassination last week.
“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,” the board said. “We will not surrender or kneel before evil. We will carry on.”
In an emotional address, Erika expressed her determination to honor Charlie’s legacy. “You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife. The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry. If you thought that my husband’s mission was powerful before, you have no idea what you have unleashed across this entire country and this world.”
Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on September 10 while addressing students at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with aggravated murder and related offenses. Prosecutors have stated that they intend to pursue the death penalty.
Kirk’s remains were flown to Arizona on Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance. His funeral is scheduled for September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, where former President Donald Trump is expected to attend.
