Overview
- In an interview published Monday, Erika Kirk said her late husband told her Turning Point USA should support Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 election.
- She said she intends to carry forward Charlie Kirk’s political work and indicated that Turning Point’s backing for a potential Vance run is being prepared.
- Addressing a widely shared on-stage hug with Vance, she said physical touch is her “love language” and recalled saying “God bless you” as she touched the back of his head.
- She dismissed online speculation as memes and AI-altered clips amplified the moment across social media.
- The investigation remains separate from politics, with alleged shooter Tyler Robinson awaiting a 2026 trial over Charlie Kirk’s September killing.