Overview
- Memes and critical posts surged after Erika Kirk’s pyrotechnic-filled AmericaFest appearances and other theatrical TPUSA stage moments.
- A Dec. 23 video on grief that closed with a plug for Charlie Kirk’s final book prompted accusations of opportunism from commenters.
- Erika Kirk is now CEO of Turning Point USA and has become a prominent public face for the group, including appearances alongside Vice President JD Vance.
- Public figures weighed in, with Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn posting a jab and Savannah Chrisley offering a defense of Kirk’s choices.
- Separately, prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s killing and say texts indicated a political motive.