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Erika Kirk Named To Lead Turning Point USA After Husband’s Killing

The conservative youth network is rallying supporters for a Glendale memorial to sustain momentum after the attack.

Overview

  • Turning Point USA’s board said it unanimously selected Erika Kirk as CEO and chair, describing the move as consistent with Charlie Kirk’s stated wishes.
  • A public memorial is scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with planned remarks by President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • The organization reports a surge in interest since the shooting, citing 32,000 chapter inquiries in the first 48 hours and later more than 54,000 expressions of interest.
  • Utah authorities have arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and charged him with murder, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty citing forensic and digital evidence.
  • In early statements, Erika Kirk pledged to carry forward and grow the movement, telling supporters that the cause her husband built will not die.