
Erika Kirk uploaded a montage of Charlie Kirk's speeches and personal moments to X, expressing gratitude for his life and their love.
The 31‑year‑old activist was fatally shot by Tyler Robinson on September 10, 2025, while addressing a Q&A session at Utah Valley University in Orem.
Two days after the shooting, Erika spoke to the nation on September 12, telling parents that Charlie’s legacy would live on through the Turning Point USA campus tour and that the organization would not surrender.
She also described a moment when their three‑year‑old daughter ran into her arms after the shooting, asking where her father was, and said she told her that Charlie had gone "on a work trip with Jesus."
Erika’s post includes a light‑hearted memory of Charlie’s love for mint chocolate chip ice cream, a detail that humanizes the activist and offers a contrast to the tragedy.
The Turning Point USA board has announced it will expand its campus outreach program in the coming months, a move that echoes Erika’s pledge.