Erika Kirk’s Words Take on New Meaning After Husband’s Assassination
The nation was stunned when conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, 31,
was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event on September 10. Witnesses described panic
as a rifle crack echoed through the hall. Kirk was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
Former President Donald Trump confirmed the loss, calling it a “national tragedy” and ordering
flags at half-staff. His tribute underscored Kirk’s role in shaping conservative youth movements.
