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Erika Kirk Uses DealBook Stage to Defend Second Amendment, Question NYC Women’s Support for Mamdani

Her New York appearance doubled down on a “human problem” framing, questioning government as a stand‑in for family for career‑driven city women.

Overview

  • At The New York Times DealBook Summit, the Turning Point USA CEO said her husband’s killing was “not a gun problem,” pointing instead to mental health and societal division.
  • She reiterated support for the Second Amendment and described concerns that some people see violence as a way to silence opposing views.
  • Asked about mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani’s appeal, she called it “ironic” that many supporters were women and warned that some career‑driven New Yorkers may look to government as a replacement for family support.
  • Her remarks drew criticism and online pushback, including complaints about the Times giving her a high‑profile platform.
  • The criminal case continues against Tyler Robinson, 22, who is charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s death as Utah prosecutors pursue the death penalty, while Erika Kirk leads TPUSA and has pared back her personal social media use.